Family Disputes State Finding in Fatal Shooting of 1-Year-Old in Senatobia
The family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was fatally shot by a police officer in Senatobia, Mississippi, disputes the state's determination that the shooting was justified. After reviewing bodycam video footage, the family and their attorney contend the officer's actions…
Wilmington, NC, October 22, 2026 —
The family of Kohen Wiley, a 1-year-old who was fatally shot by a police officer in Senatobia, Mississippi, is challenging the state’s determination that the shooting was justified.
After reviewing body-camera footage, the family and their attorney contend that the officer’s actions during a shoplifting pursuit were reckless and unwarranted. Their assessment conflicts with the official finding, which cleared the officer of criminal wrongdoing.
The available information does not identify the officer, the state agency that issued the determination, or when the shooting and review occurred. It also does not provide details about what the footage shows, the circumstances of the pursuit, or the reasoning behind the state’s conclusion. The family’s attorney is not named, and no direct statements from the family, attorney, or officials were provided.
The disagreement centers on two different assessments of the officer’s conduct: the state concluded the shooting was justified, while the family and its attorney argue that the actions shown in the footage were not warranted. Further details about the state’s review, any other investigations, and whether the family plans to pursue additional legal action were not provided.
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