Black Lives Matter advocates march in Sonya Masseys hometown [Video]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Dozens took to the street of Springfield Thursday evening to keep Sonya Massey’s name alive.

Advocates were also chanting, “Black Lives Matter,” as the crowd marched from Unique’s Bar and Grill to the Sangamon County Complex. Many were carrying signs with Massey’s name on it.

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It’s one of several protests to happen in Springfield since her death earlier this month.

Since her death, the Springfield community has come together in support of Massey’s family, calling for accountability.

“I came out here to social justice, for saying, I feel like what the cop did wasn’t right at all,” Jada Brimmer of Springfield said. “I feel like we should all be out here standing up for Sonya and her name.”

Massey, a Black woman, called 9-1-1 concerned someone was trying to break into her home.Sean Grayson and another unnamed deputy, who are both white, responded, and body camera video released Mondayshows within …