Another layer has been added to the tragic story of Sonya Massey, the 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot by a former Illinois deputy. Sean Grayson, the ex-Sangamon County sheriff's deputy involved in the shooting, had a military discharge on account of misconduct and had multiple DUI charges, according to documents obtained by ABC News. His prior conduct and the details surrounding his termination from the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office are now in light.

On July 6, responding to Massey's own 911 call reporting a potential intruder, Grayson, along with another deputy, arrived at her Springfield home. Having been instructed after overlooking a pot of boiling water, Massey's move to pour out the hot water was met with a threat from Grayson to shoot her. Following a brief exchange, where Massey rebuked Grayson in the name of Jesus, Grayson shot her three times in the face. The Illinois State Police review found the shooting unjustified, and Grayson now faces charges including first-degree murder. He pleaded not guilty, as reported by ABC News.

Grayson's past is fraught with red flags, including his discharge from the Army due to "misconduct (serious offense)" and two DUI offenses in 2015 and 2016, detailed in court documents. He moved between six law enforcement agencies in four years before being terminated after the fatal shooting. Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, in a statement obtained by ABC News, declared that Grayson's actions did not align with the Sheriff's Office standards or training.

In a recent development, an autopsy report released by the Sangamon County Coroner's office confirmed Massey's death resulted from a gunshot wound to the head. The bullet caused significant trauma, including a fractured skull and perforated artery, contributing to bleeding in her brain. Massey also sustained minor blunt force injuries to her leg. Her family, shaken by the loss, struggled with the aftermath nearly three weeks post-incident. "I haven't been able to sleep for real. The only time I really feel comfortable sleeping is when I'm just on the floor. I can't even sleep in my bed," Massey's son, Malachi Hill-Massey, told CBS News. Bodycam footage showcased a chaotic inside Massey's home, further raising questions about the incident's handling by law enforcement.

The bodycam video released earlier brought critical evidence to light, illustrating the aggressive encounter that led to Massey's death. While the family alleges initial misinformation regarding the circumstances of the shooting, the footage unveiled the truth. Raymond, Massey's uncle, recounted the toll it's taken on the family, with Massey's daughter experiencing distress so severe "we have to check the room" for her night terrors. Grayson remains in custody, and the judicial system is now tasked with unwinding the tragic tapestry of Sonya Massey's unnecessary end, as per CBS News.