Kohen Wiley: Officer Who Shot 1-Year-Old Placed On Leave Amid Protests
Summary
A Mississippi police officer was placed on administrative leave after shooting and killing one-year-old Kohen Wiley during a response to a shoplifting call at a Walmart. The police shot at a vehicle that was driving toward officers, and Kohen died after being taken to the hospital.Key Facts
- The shooting happened outside a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, on Sunday.
- Kohen Wiley was one year old and was in a car with his mother and her friend.
- Police say the driver of the vehicle almost hit an officer before the shooting.
- An officer fired at the vehicle as it drove away and Kohen was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
- The officer who fired the shots was placed on administrative leave, which is normal after such incidents.
- Protests took place outside the Walmart, and police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
- Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing Kohen’s family and plans to seek justice.
- The Senatobia Police Department promises to share information as the investigation continues.
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