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Sontae Massey (right) consoles a teary Donna Massey during a vigil for their loved one, Sonya Massey, Aug. 6 in Sonya’s front yard in Springfield. Sonya Massey was shot and killed by former Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson. Her death has prompted calls from the community for changes to how emergency mental health calls are handled.

217 Today: In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, Springfield will test a new way to handle mental health calls

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