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Tia Mowry Shares Emotional Message After Watching Bodycam Footage Of The Shooting Of Sonya Massey (WATCH)

By Jadriena - 2024/07/24
Tia Mowry Shares Emotional Message After Watching Bodycam Footage Of The Sonya Massey Shooting (WATCH)

Tia Mowry has shared an emotional message after watching the bodycam footage of the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey. The incident occurred in Springfield, Illinois.

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Tia Mowry Shares Emotional Message About Sonya Massey Shooting

On Tuesday, July 23, Mowry took to Instagram to share a video with her fans. In the clip, the actor explained that she just watched the bodycam footage of Massey being fatally killed in her home.

“I am literally shaking right now because — whew, to see how somebody’s life can be taken in such a way is so terrible. And so disgusting,” she said. “When is this going to stop?”

As the video continued, Mowry shared that she’s worried as a mother to a “young Black boy.” Additionally, she explained that she now needs to have “another conversation” with him about the importance of “being careful” in America.

“When is this going to stop? When is enough enough?” Mowry asked with tears visibly building in her eyes.

Social Media Weighs In

Social media users reacted to Mowry’s emotional message in The Shade Room’s comment section.

Instagram user @lebarongodette wrote, “Think about all the times when there’s no video…”
While Instagram user @sincerely_reeka added, “We call the cops for protection, but who do we call when we need protection from them”
Instagram user @radiantlychic wrote, “I’ve been avoiding watching the footage like the plague 😢”
While Instagram user @donorhairbrand added, “She called the cops for protection and quickly called on God when she needed protection from the cops cause that’s the only option.”
Instagram user @helovv_bre wrote, “Tht was someone mommy 🥺🥺 like i cnt imagine someone doin tht to my momma imma crash out”
While Instagram user @itsnenaababy_ added, “That footage really does something to your soul! SMH Rip Sonya”
Instagram user @niamoore1 wrote, “Having to explain to our black children sons and daughters is heart breaking!!!”
While Instagram user @quioaisqueen added, “That’s how we all felt watching that video .. 😢”

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Here's What Happened To Sonya Massey

According to the State Journal-Register, Massey called the police to her home on July 6, around 12:50 a.m., because she believed there was a possible intruder.

When deputies arrived, they reportedly noted that Massey was “calm, perhaps unwell, not aggressive.” Despite this, Officer Sean P. Grayson began yelling at the woman when she removed a pot of boiling water from her stove.

Grayson threatened to shoot Massey in her face. Massey reportedly apologized and put her hands in the air. The officer reportedly fired three shots at the woman, one of which struck her in the face. Officers reported the shots at 1:21 a.m.

According to the State Journal-Register, Massey was taken to HSHS St. John’s Hospital and pronounced dead at 1:47 a.m.

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Bodycam Footage Is Released Of The Shooting's Aftermath

On Tuesday, July 23, bodycam footage of the moments after the fatal shooting of Massey surfaced. In the clip, an officer, presumably Officer Grayson, can be heard referring to Massey as a “b***h” who is “crazy.”

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Sonya Massey's Father Speaks Out As The Officer Faces Indictment

Earlier this week, Massey’s father, James Wilburn, appeared exclusively on ‘CBS Mornings.’ During his interview, Wilburn explained that he and his family were not initially informed that an officer killed their daughter. Instead, they believed that an intruder had killed her.

Additionally, Wilburn explained that he even heard a rumor that his daughter’s death was self-inflicted.

“So I think the cover-up started from right after it happened,” he explained. “Thank God for the bodycam footage…”

According to The Shade Room, Officer Grayson alleged that Massey approached him with the boiling water, which sparked his gunfire. However, the State Journal-Register reports that amid the body cam footage showing otherwise, Grayson has been terminated from the police force. Additionally, the ex-officer has reportedly been indicted on five counts, three including counts of first-degree murder.

According to CNN, Grayson has entered a not-guilty plea to the charges. Additionally, he has been denied pre-trial release.

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Celebrities Pay Tribute To Sonya Massey

As the world waits for Grayson’s charges and subsequent trial and indictments to proceed, celebrities have paid tribute to Sonya Massey online.

Swipe below to see who and what they’ve shared.

RELATED: Sonya Massey’s Family Seeks JUSTICE After A 911 Call Resulted In Her Tragic Death | TSR Investigates

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Jadriena Solomon

Jadriena Solomon

Jadriena “Jade” Solomon is a journalist and editor, specializing in beauty, fashion, entertainment, and culture. A graduate of CUNY Brooklyn College’s Journalism and Media Studies program, she began her career in 2015, publishing independent op-ed articles, and has since built a strong digital media portfolio across reporting, editing, and hosting for major media companies. As The Shade Room’s Senior Editor, Jadriena helps lead editorial direction, manages writers and editors, and has contributed more than 2,600 stories with over 45M page views since her start in 2022. Her past roles include contributing and staff positions at HelloBeautiful, Blavity News, 21Ninety, and Bronze Magazine. She has interviewed talents such as Tamron Hall, Eboni K. Williams, Tia Mowry, LeToya Luckett, Salt-N-Pepa, and more.

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