A message from the Mayor of Springfield regarding the September 4th, 2024 officer-involved shooting incident that took place on September 4th:
As Mayor of Springfield, I want to assure our community that we are committed to full transparency regarding the officer-involved shooting incident that took place on September 4th. The Springfield Police Department is actively engaging with local stakeholders and advocacy groups to provide the complete body camera footage of the incident. We are cooperating with the Illinois State Police to ensure a thorough, independent investigation, as required by our policies and state law.
We are dedicated to maintaining trust and creating open communication with our residents. I ask for your continued patience and support as we work through the investigation.
“It is with profound sorrow that I share my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy for the tragic loss of Sonya Massey. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones during this incredibly challenging time.
This senseless loss of life breaks my heart, and as a community, we stand together in mourning.
We will continue to support Sonya's family in every way possible as they navigate through this unimaginable grief.”
--Mayor Misty Buscher
July 18, 2024
On July 6th, a Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed Springfield resident Sonya Massey. The Springfield Police Department is a separate jurisdiction and not affiliated with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department.
City of Springfield Shares Notice To the Community
By request of Ruby Funeral Home and in consultation with a member of Sonya Massey's family, additional police presence will be made available for a seamless procession.
Springfield, Illinois- Due to the findings of the recent investigation and the arrest of a Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy, we want to ensure the Massey family, their supporters, and our entire community can safely express their pain and responses.
The value of speech and public voice is paramount to a free society. To date, all gatherings and protests for Sonya Massey have been without incident and peaceful, in line with the stated goals of the groups that have organized them. As a community, we want to ensure that all are safe as the Massey family continues to mourn in their pursuit of justice. In light of the tragic loss experienced by our community, there will be an increased police presence as we collectively mourn this loss.
We ask that the community continue to support each other and the Sonya Massey family through this challenging time.
July 12, 2024
City of Springfield and Springfield Police Department
Address the Incident Involving Sonya Massey
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS—The City of Springfield and the Springfield Police Department extend their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sonya Massey, who was involved in a tragic incident on July 6, 2024. Our thoughts are with them during this time of uncertainty and grief.
The City of Springfield and the Springfield Police Department share the community's desire to obtain answers surrounding this event. We understand that uncertainty can lead to unrest, and our priority is to ensure that we also obtain the necessary clarity and answers for Sonya's family and the public as quickly as possible.
In these challenging times, we encourage our community members to continue exercising their constitutional rights peacefully. Your voices are vital, and your support is crucial as we navigate this difficult period together. We are dedicated to maintaining the trust and safety of our cherished community.
We'd like to ask for your patience as we continue to seek the facts and ensure a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the incident that occurred.
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