Senatobia police shooting of child in car questioned by law enforcement expert
Summary
Shooting Senatobia Mississippi in Senatobia, Mississippi: A Senatobia police officer fired shots at a moving car in the Walmart parking lot during a shoplifting call, killing a 1‐year‐old boy inside the vehicle. The officer claimed he feared for his safety as the driver was allegedly aiming the car toward him. Retired law enforcement captain Bennie Cobb criticized the use of deadly force against a crowded vehicle and said it violated best practices. The incident is under investigation by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, and the officer has been relieved of duty.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kohen Wiley | Passenger | Fatal |
| Vallesiya Wiley | Driver | Injured |
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Injured |
Original reporting
Senatobia police shooting of child in car questioned by law enforcement expert