Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has called for the resignation of Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell following the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by Deputy Sean Grayson.

Deputy Sheriff Sean Grayson shot and killed 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her Springfield, Illinois home on July 6 after responding to her 911 call for help.

Massey reportedly struggled with mental health issues and had asked the deputies for a Bible when they arrived at her home.

During the incident, Grayson shot Massey in the face after instructing her to drop a pot of liquid.

Governor Pritzker criticized Sheriff Campbell for hiring Grayson, who had a problematic history including two DUIs and disciplinary actions at previous jobs.

Grayson has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct, and he has pleaded not guilty.

Pritzker's calls for accountability have increased pressure on Sheriff Campbell since the incident.

Massey's family is demanding Sheriff Campbell's resignation, citing concerns over Grayson's fitness for law enforcement.

The incident has sparked nationwide protests highlighting concerns over police violence against Black individuals in their homes.

Sheriff Campbell expressed a willingness to modify hiring practices to prevent similar incidents but maintains that Grayson alone is responsible for Massey's death.

The case continues to develop, with additional reports from other deputies involved in the response being released.

Sheriff Campbell defended his hiring practices, stating that Grayson had been certified by the state of Illinois multiple times and that he was unaware of any issues with Grayson's performance.