Mother of Kohen Wiley Denies Walmart Shoplifting Claims

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Senatobia, Mississippi
outside a Walmart
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Senatobia Mississippi in Senatobia, Mississippi: Vellesiya Wiley’s one‑year‑old son, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot by a police officer outside a Walmart store in Senatobia, Mississippi. Officers had stopped Wiley’s friend over a shoplifting accusation involving diapers and were engaging the driver of a vehicle that contained the child. As officers drew their weapons, Wiley lifted her son to show it was a child inside, but the driver later reversed into another car and gunshots were fired. The officer who shot Kohen has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation continues.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Kohen Wiley Unknown Fatal
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured

Original reporting

Mother of Kohen Wiley Denies Walmart Shoplifting Claims

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