Kohen Wiley Funeral Details Released After 1-Year-Old Killed by Police
Summary
A 1-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley was fatally shot by a police officer responding to a shoplifting call in Senatobia, Mississippi. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting, and the officer involved has been placed on leave while the case is being reviewed.Key Facts
- Kohen Wiley died on June 14 after a police officer fired into a vehicle outside a Walmart.
- Visitation is scheduled for Friday at Senatobia Church of Christ, with the funeral on Saturday at a worship center in Pope, Mississippi.
- The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting the probe, marking it as a priority and aiming to finish within 6-9 months.
- Police bodycam footage may be released in the coming months.
- The officer who fired has been placed on administrative leave.
- Family attorneys called for an independent autopsy and public release of all related videos, including bodycam and store security footage.
- The shooting led to protests outside the Walmart, where police used tear gas to disperse crowds.
- Kohen’s mother reported experiencing nightmares and panic attacks after the shooting.
- An online fundraiser for Kohen's family has raised over $22,000.
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