The unconscionable murder of Sonya Massey by former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson is beyond defense. After calling for help, welcoming uniformed officers into her home, and engaging in conversation, yet another life has been cut short. We cannot continue to allow harmful and deadly policing practices to terrorize our communities. Elected leaders, community advocates, and law enforcement officials must continue working together to create safer, more just communities - not ones where people consider if their lives are worth calling the people charged with protecting them. We stand with her family, friends, and community to call for justice.