Senatobia
Coverage of Senatobia in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Fatal shooting of one-year-old boy ignites tensions in Mississippi town
A one-year-old boy, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot by police in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a response to a shoplifting call, sparking tensions with Black residents and protests. The family denies the alleged theft of diapers, which civil rights activists cite as another example of a Black life lost over a minor issue.
- Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents
A police shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, that left a 1-year-old child dead has ignited tensions between police and Black residents in the town of 8,000.
- 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.
- Mississippi officer put on leave after killing baby in car outside Walmart
A Mississippi police officer was placed on administrative leave after fatally shooting a one-year-old child during a response to a shoplifting report outside a Walmart. Protests erupted in Senatobia following the incident, with demonstrators gathering outside city hall.
- 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 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.