Vice President Kamala Harris reached out to the family of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in her Illinois home after calling for help due to fearing a prowler. Massey’s family members spoke to NBC News, sharing that Harris called to offer her heartfelt condolences and express her support for the family during this difficult time. Massey’s father, James Wilburn, expressed feeling comforted by the Vice President’s call and appreciated her showing solidarity with them in their grief over the senseless killing of their loved one. The incident occurred on July 6, and the family’s attorney and Illinois State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Massey’s death. This story is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Harris speaks with Sonya Massey’s family
