Vellesiya Wiley

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.