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One-year-old fatally shot, another injured in Mississippi police incident

16 Haziran 2026The Guardian

A one-year-old boy was killed and another person injured when police in Senatobia, Mississippi, shot at a vehicle in response to a shoplifting call. The child, identified as Kohen Wiley, was in the car with his mother and her friend during the incident.
Local community advocates are assisting the family in seeking legal representation following this tragic event.
The shooting occurred in a context where police encounters with civilians, particularly in response to minor offenses, have come under scrutiny. This incident is part of a broader national conversation about police practices and the need for systemic changes to prevent such tragedies.
This incident raises serious questions about police use of force and the protocols in place when responding to non-violent crimes like shoplifting. The tragic loss of a child in such circumstances underscores the urgent need for police reform and accountability.

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