Kohen Wiley Bodycam Video Could Be Released Within Months—Authorities
Summary
Police body camera footage of the shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in Senatobia, Mississippi, may be released in six to nine months after the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation finishes its review. The shooting happened after police responded to a shoplifting call and fired at a vehicle that moved near officers, resulting in the child's death.Key Facts
- Kohen Wiley, a 1-year-old boy, was fatally shot by police responding to a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi.
- Police tried to stop a vehicle leaving the store, and when the driver moved the car near officers, one officer fired shots.
- The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is handling the case and aims to finish the investigation within six to nine months.
- The body camera footage has not been released and will stay private until the investigation is complete.
- Kohen’s mother disputes the shoplifting claim and says the vehicle was not moving toward the police as officers said.
- An attorney for Kohen’s family says the video will show police used excessive force.
- The officer who fired the shots has been placed on administrative leave, following standard procedure.
- After the investigation, the case file will go to the Attorney General’s Office and may become public through a records request.
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