Mississippi Bureau of Investigation
Coverage of Mississippi Bureau of Investigation in the Nexus archive.
- Mississippi teen accused of killing elderly couple was suspect in ‘many’ burglaries, car thefts: cops
A 17-year-old Mississippi teen, Cordarius Hobbs, is accused of killing elderly couple Billy Blair and Virginia Carol Blair in their home, following multiple burglaries and car thefts he was already suspected of. Hobbs, who had previously worked for the Blairs, was arrested after a standoff with police, during which officers found the couple fatally shot. His grandfather claims his innocence, while authorities cite his criminal history.
- Mississippi officer involved in fatal shooting of Black toddler was accused of making a racially offensive remark two days prior
A white police officer in Mississippi, involved in the fatal shooting of a Black toddler, was accused of directing a racially offensive remark toward a Black coworker two days prior. The incident occurred during a Walmart shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley and injured a Black woman, with the officer placed on leave and an internal investigation ongoing.
- Mississippi officer involved in fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was once accused of exaggerating threat posed by a car
A Mississippi police officer, Hunter Foster, involved in the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley at a Walmart was previously accused of exaggerating threats during a 2019 parking lot confrontation. Surveillance footage from that incident showed no evidence of the vehicle posing the danger Foster claimed, leading to a federal lawsuit settled in 2022.
- New autopsy of a baby killed by police in Mississippi deepens outrage
A Mississippi family's preliminary autopsy of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, killed when police shot into a moving car, suggests the baby was shot from the passenger side, contradicting officers' claims of danger. The incident, which occurred in Senatobia, has sparked protests and demands for transparency, including the release of body camera and surveillance videos.
- New autopsy of a baby killed by police in Mississippi deepens outrage
A second autopsy of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, killed when police fired into a moving car in Mississippi, showed the baby was shot from the passenger side, contradicting officers' claims of danger. The family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump challenge the officers' account, demanding transparency and release of body camera and surveillance videos. The incident has sparked protests in Senatobia, with comparisons to other cases involving Black individuals and petty offenses.
- New autopsy of a baby killed by police in Mississippi deepens outrage
A second autopsy of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, killed when Mississippi police shot into a moving car, shows the baby was shot from the side, contradicting officers' claim they were in danger. The family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump challenge the police account, demanding transparency and release of body camera and surveillance videos.
- Mississippi opens inquiry after police shoot and kill one-year-old during shoplifting call
A one-year-old boy, Kohen Wiley, was shot and killed by police responding to a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi. The officer claimed the suspect's vehicle was accelerating toward him, but the mother stated the car was not moving and she held the toddler visible before the shooting. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the case, and the officer has been placed on administrative leave.
- Family of 1-year-old fatally shot by officer to conduct independent autopsy: Attorney
The family of a 1-year-old boy fatally shot by an officer on June 14 in Senatobia, Mississippi, is conducting an independent autopsy, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. The shooting occurred after law enforcement officers responded to a shoplifting call.
- Family of 1-year-old killed by police at a Mississippi Walmart wants video released
A 1-year-old child, Kohen Wiley, was killed by police in a Mississippi Walmart parking lot after officers fired into a moving vehicle. The family disputes police claims the car was heading toward officers, demanding video evidence to clarify the circumstances. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the case, while civil rights attorney Ben Crump advocates for transparency and an independent autopsy.
- Family of 1-year-old killed by police at a Mississippi Walmart wants video released
A Mississippi family seeks release of video footage after police shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley during a June 14 incident at a Walmart. The family claims the vehicle was driving away, while officers stated it was heading toward them. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family demand transparency to determine if officers were in danger.
- Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents
A 1-year-old Black boy, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot by police in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a traffic stop related to a shoplifting call, sparking protests and calls for police accountability. The incident has drawn comparisons to the 2023 shooting of a pregnant Black woman in Ohio over a similar accusation.
- Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents
A 1-year-old Black boy, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot by police in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a pursuit related to an alleged shoplifting incident at a Walmart. The shooting has sparked protests and racial tensions, with conflicting accounts from police and the child's mother regarding the vehicle's direction and the shoplifting claim.
- Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents
A 1-year-old Black boy, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot by police in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a response to a shoplifting call. The incident has sparked protests and racial tensions, with conflicting accounts of whether the vehicle was moving toward officers and whether diapers were stolen. Civil rights leaders, including Bernice King, condemned the shooting as a moral failure.
- Family identifies 1-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting at Walmart; protests break out at store
A 1-year-old boy, Kohen Wiley, was killed in an officer-involved shooting at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a pursuit related to a shoplifting incident. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave, and protests erupted at the store, with law enforcement using tear gas to disperse the crowd.
- Family identifies 1-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting at Walmart; protests break out at store
A 1-year-old boy, Kohen Wiley, was killed in an officer-involved shooting at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a confrontation over a suspected shoplifting incident. The officer has been placed on administrative leave, and protests erupted at the store, with law enforcement using tear gas to disperse crowds. The family and advocates question the use of force, citing the child's innocence and lack of threat.
- Family identifies 1-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting at Walmart; protests break out at store
Family members identified 1-year-old Kohen Wiley as the victim killed in an officer-involved shooting at a Senatobia, Mississippi Walmart. The incident occurred during a shoplifting call when officers fired at a fleeing vehicle, resulting in the child's death and a woman's critical injury, prompting protests and calls for justice.
- 1-Year-Old Boy Killed After Officer Fires at Vehicle in Mississippi
A 1-year-old boy was killed when a police officer fired at a vehicle in Mississippi. The incident occurred as officers responded to a shoplifting call, but the exact circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear.
- 1-year-old boy dies after officer fires gun at Walmart shoplifting suspects, officials say
A 1-year-old boy died and a woman was critically injured after an officer fired shots at a vehicle fleeing from a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a shoplifting incident. The officer-involved shooting occurred as the vehicle nearly struck an officer, prompting the gunfire. Family members criticized the use of force, calling the situation unnecessary, while the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and local police are conducting an inquiry.
- 1-year-old boy dies after officer fires gun at Walmart shoplifting suspects, officials say
A 1-year-old boy died after an officer fired gunshots at a vehicle during a shoplifting incident at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi. The child and a critically injured woman were in the vehicle, which nearly struck an officer. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assessing the shooting, and family members have questioned the use of force.
- 1-year-old boy dies after officer fires gun at Walmart shoplifting suspects, officials say
A 1-year-old boy died after an officer fired at a vehicle during a shoplifting-related incident at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi. The officer shot at the fleeing vehicle after it nearly struck an officer, resulting in the child's death and critical injury to a woman. Family members criticized the use of force, calling it unnecessary, while the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and local police are conducting an investigation.
- 1 child killed and 1 person injured after Mississippi police shoot at car
A child is dead and another person injured after a Mississippi police officer shot at a vehicle during a shoplifting-related incident. The vehicle nearly struck an officer before fleeing to a hospital, where the child was pronounced dead. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry.