Mississippi officer put on leave after killing baby in car outside Walmart
Summary
A Mississippi police officer was put on administrative leave after shooting a car during a shoplifting call at a Walmart, which resulted in the death of a one-year-old child named Kohen Wiley. The incident has led to protests, an ongoing investigation, and calls from the family for release of body camera and surveillance footage.Key Facts
- The shooting happened outside a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, after a report about someone trying to steal diapers.
- Police say the vehicle was moving toward an officer when the shooting occurred, but some witnesses disagree.
- Kohen Wiley, a one-year-old inside the vehicle, was killed and another passenger was critically injured.
- The police officer involved was placed on administrative leave following the shooting.
- The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the case and has not named the officers.
- Protests occurred outside Senatobia city hall and Walmart, with police using crowd control tactics to disperse demonstrators.
- Kohen's family hired civil rights lawyer Ben Crump to help seek justice and wants the body camera and Walmart videos released.
- Walmart is cooperating with law enforcement, and authorities plan to release video footage after the investigation finishes.
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