Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents - The Republic 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 a Senatobia police officer while the child and his friend were driving away from a Walmart after a shoplifting call. The officer fired as the vehicle approached, and the child was struck by gunfire. The incident has sparked protests and renewed calls for police accountability in the town.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Kohen Wiley Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

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

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