Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents - WTOP News

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Senatobia, Mississippi
Walmart
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Incident type
Shooting

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

Original reporting

Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents - WTOP News

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