Key facts
- A one-year-old boy died and another person was injured in Senatobia, Mississippi, after a police officer shot at a vehicle.
- The incident occurred Sunday during a police response to a shoplifting call outside a Walmart.
A one-year-old boy died and another person was injured after a Mississippi police officer shot at a vehicle during a shoplifting response outside a Walmart. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.
The incident raises questions about police use of force during shoplifting responses and the tragic consequences for bystanders, particularly children. The investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation will determine the circumstances and accountability.
A one-year-old boy was killed and another person was injured after a Mississippi police officer shot at a vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call. The incident occurred Sunday outside a Walmart in Senatobia.
According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, the child, identified as Kohen Wiley, was in the vehicle with his mother and her friend. Authorities stated that as police attempted to stop the car, the driver drove toward officers, nearly hitting one, which led to the officer firing at the vehicle. The vehicle then drove away.
The two women in the car took the child to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The child's mother was unharmed, but her friend sustained serious injuries. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into the shooting.
The Senatobia Police Department, which responded to the initial call, acknowledged the ongoing investigation and stated that more information would be released as it becomes available. The Tate County Sheriff’s Office, also present at the scene, declined to comment. A Walmart spokesperson confirmed the company is cooperating with law enforcement and expressed sadness over the event.