Questions swirl after 1-year-old boy fatally shot by police in Mississippi
Summary
A 1-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley was fatally shot by a police officer during a response to a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi. The police officer involved has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation is underway, and the incident has caused protests and demands for police accountability.Key Facts
- Police responded to a shoplifting call at a Walmart involving two women and a child.
- Officers tried to stop the vehicle, saying it almost hit one officer, leading an officer to fire a weapon.
- Kohen Wiley and the woman driving the car were hit by gunfire; Kohen died from the shooting.
- Kohen's mother disputes the shoplifting accusation, saying the items (diapers) were paid for.
- The officer who fired the shot is on administrative leave pending investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
- Experts say police should avoid shooting at moving vehicles because it risks harming passengers.
- Community members held protests demanding the officer be arrested and fired.
- The investigation will release video footage once complete.
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