Senatobia Walmart Reopens 1 Week After Officer Shot and Killed 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley
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Updated · Action News 5 · Jun 22
Senatobia Walmart Reopens 1 Week After Officer Shot and Killed 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley
3 articles · Updated · Action News 5 · Jun 22
Summary
Sunday's reopening came a week after 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was killed outside the Senatobia Walmart when an officer fired into a car during a shoplifting response.
Mississippi investigators said police were confronting two women accused of stealing a box of diapers when the car moved toward officers, nearly hitting one of them; another woman in the vehicle was also shot.
Floodlight generators were added across the parking lot after the store stayed closed Saturday during protests, and residents said they are still demanding answers and accountability.
Ben Crump, now representing Wiley's family, plans an 8 a.m. Monday justice rally to discuss an independent autopsy as activists press a Walmart boycott and vow more demonstrations.
The shooting has drawn national attention and sharpened local claims of racial injustice, while the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation says its inquiry is still ongoing.
A mother denies any shoplifting occurred. Was the fatal police shooting of her baby based on a false premise?
With conflicting stories about a fatal shooting over diapers, what will the unreleased bodycam footage actually reveal?
Can an official investigation restore a community's shattered trust in law enforcement after a baby's death?
Senatobia Police Shooting of June 14, 2026: The Death of Kohen Wiley, Community Demands, and the Search for Accountability
Overview
On June 14, 2026, a shoplifting call in Northwest Mississippi led to a tragic police shooting, resulting in the death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley and critical injury to another person. An officer fired into a vehicle during the incident, sparking strong condemnation from Kohen Wiley’s family and the wider community. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation launched an official inquiry, and the officer involved was placed on administrative leave. This event has intensified calls for transparency, accountability, and lasting change in policing practices, highlighting deep concerns about community relations and the urgent need for justice.