Sonya Massey’s Killing Shows the Danger Police Pose to Black Disabled People
Racism and ableism are baked into policing's DNA. Massey's killing underscores the urgent need for alternatives.
Sonya Massey’s last words before a Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed her in her Springfield, Illinois, home earlier this month were, “I’m sorry.” The 36-minute body camera footage released Monday depicting her July 6 killing showed her interaction with the officers she called for help began calmly enough. At times, it even appeared to veer into light-hearted…