Discharged from Army, employed by six police departments — Sean Grayson

Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murdering Sonya Massey on July 6, was previously dismissed from the US Army for serious misconduct.

Grayson, indicted on charges related to Massey’s death, was discharged from the Army in 2016 under circumstances that involved “serious offenses.”

Despite this, he was employed by six police departments across Central Illinois.

The Department of Justice is investigating the shooting.

Army records reveal Grayson was discharged with a “general” status, suggesting partial dishonor.

The nature of his misconduct remains unclear, but it is known to be significant enough to impact his military career.

Observers say Grayson’s discharge record highlights potential red flags for future employers.

Anthony Ghiotto, a former Air Force prosecutor, said the kind of discharge suggests Grayson committed an offense equivalent to something that would have led to at least a year of incarceration for a civilian.