India, Jan. 30 -- Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy convicted in the 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey, was sentenced on January 29 to 20 years in prison.

Grayson shot Massey inside her Springfield home after responding to her 911 call about a possible prowler in July 2024. He was convicted of second-degree murder in October 2025, a lesser sentence than first-degree murder, which carried a 4-20 year prison sentence.

At Thursday's hearing, Judge Ryan Cadigan imposed the maximum 20-year term, rejecting calls from the defense for leniency given his medical condition.

During the sentencing hearing, Grayson, 31, expressed remorse, saying he wished he could "bring her back." He said he regretted his actions.

His at...