Kohen Wiley Family Seeks Autopsy, Video After 1-Year-Old Dies in Senatobia Police Shooting
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Updated · WAPT Jackson · Jun 22
Kohen Wiley Family Seeks Autopsy, Video After 1-Year-Old Dies in Senatobia Police Shooting
3 articles · Updated · WAPT Jackson · Jun 22
Summary
Monday's rally in Senatobia pressed for an independent autopsy and release of police video after 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was killed in a June 14 shooting.
Investigators said an officer responding to a Walmart shoplifting call fired into a vehicle after believing the driver was moving toward him, killing Wiley and seriously wounding the driver.
Ben Crump and Van Turner said key facts remain undisclosed, including how many officers responded and how many shots were fired, while the officer has been placed on leave.
Retired Shelby County Sheriff's Captain Bennie Cobb, after reviewing video, said shooting at a vehicle is bad practice because it risks missing the intended target and hitting other occupants.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is investigating, while Crump urged the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to release footage to show whether the officer truly faced a life-threatening danger.
A baby is dead over diapers. Why are police withholding crucial video evidence of the fatal shooting?
How does a shoplifting call escalate into a fatal shooting, and could different police tactics have saved this child?
Fatal Police Shooting of 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley in Senatobia: Calls for Transparency, Racial Justice, and Reform After Mississippi Walmart Incident
Overview
On June 14, 2026, outside a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, a police officer fatally shot 1-year-old Kohen Wiley after responding to a shoplifting call. This tragic event quickly sparked widespread outrage and demands for transparency, with Kohen's family hiring civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them. The incident is under investigation, and officials have promised to release body-camera footage once the inquiry is complete. The community's grief and anger highlight ongoing concerns about police use of force, especially in cases involving minor offenses, and have intensified calls for accountability and reform.