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Protesters rally for justice in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. See photos

Protesters rally outside of the NAACP building in Springfield on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, for Sonya Massey, the woman who was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy on July 6, 2024.
Protesters rally outside of the NAACP building in Springfield on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, for Sonya Massey, the woman who was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy on July 6, 2024.
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Joanne Bardwell of Springfield chants while she holds a sign near during a rally for Sonya Massey on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Springfield. Massey was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy on July 6, 2024.
Joanne Bardwell of Springfield chants while she holds a sign near during a rally for Sonya Massey on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Springfield. Massey was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy on July 6, 2024.
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Protesters rally outside of the NAACP building in Springfield on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, for Sonya Massey, the woman who was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy on July 6, 2024.
Protesters rally outside of the NAACP building in Springfield on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, for Sonya Massey, the woman who was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy on July 6, 2024.
Thomas J. Turney/The State Journal-Register
Sherre Lewis of Springfield holds a sign with the image of Sonya Massey during a rally on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Springfield. Massey was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy on July 6, 2024.
Sherre Lewis of Springfield holds a sign with the image of Sonya Massey during a rally on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Springfield. Massey was shot and killed by a Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy on July 6, 2024.
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Khaia Korde Gardner of Springfield, Illinois, is pictured holding a rally sign for Sonya Massey. Massey, 36, was fatally shot inside her home by a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy earlier this month.
Khaia Korde Gardner of Springfield, Illinois, is pictured holding a rally sign for Sonya Massey. Massey, 36, was fatally shot inside her home by a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy earlier this month.
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