Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents - WTOP News
Summary
Shooting Senatobia Mississippi in Senatobia, Mississippi: A 1‐year‐old boy, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot by Senatobia police while responding to a shoplifting call at a local Walmart. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 17, 2026, when officers attempted to stop a vehicle that allegedly drove toward them and fired into the car. The shooting has sparked protests and renewed calls for police accountability in the town of 8,300 residents.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kohen Wiley | Unknown | Fatal |
| Vellesiya Wiley | Passenger | Injured |
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Injured |