Mother of Kohen Wiley Denies Walmart Shoplifting Claims
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