Mississippi Infant Kohen Wiley's Police Shooting Draws National Outcry

On June 14, 2026, 1‑year‑old Kohen Wiley was killed when police opened fire into a vehicle parked at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi. Police say they shot after the car allegedly accelerated toward them, while the family, represented by civil‑rights lawyer Ben Crump, contends the child was shot from the side of the car as the driver was fleeing. A preliminary autopsy requested by the family found the bullet entered the infant’s right side and exited the left, supporting the claim that the shot came through the passenger‑side window. The family has called for the release of police body‑camera, dash‑camera, and Walmart surveillance footage. The incident has reignited protests and criticism of policing practices in the town, drawing comparisons to other high‑profile cases involving Black victims. The funeral of Kohen Wiley attracted additional attention after video showed his mother displaying large sums of cash, prompting public debate over mourning customs. Authorities continue their investigation, with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation declining comment.