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Sonya Massey's mother begged for her safety in 911 call, audio reveals

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The Sangamon County Sheriff's Department has released several 911 calls related to the death of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who called the emergency hotline reporting a possible prowler and was shot and killed by a deputy sent to protect her. In one call, Massey's mother can be heard begging the dispatcher: "Please don't send combative policemen that are prejudiced." Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' crime and public safety unit, has the details.

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