Sangamon Co. Sheriff Jack Campbell to continue in position despite Pritzker’s calls for resignation after Sonya Massey’s murder [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell said he will stay in his position despite Governor JB Pritzker’s call for him to resign following the shooting death of Sonya Massey.

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Former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson shot and killed Massey inside her Springfield home in July after Massey called 911 to report a possible intruder.

The governor spoke on Wednesday at a bill signing press conference in Chicago.

“I called for the sheriff’s resignation because the sheriff has failed,” Pritzker said. “He has failed to explain how he ended up hiring this deputy sheriff who has been fired from other departments.”

Pritzker also blasted Campbell for not meeting with Massey’s family.

“I’m not saying that is a fire-able offense to not meet with them, but that seems outrageous to me; at a minimum listen to them, hear them and then hopefully take …