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Mississippi attorney general says officer was justified in shooting 1-year-old Kohen Wiley

Mississippi attorney general says officer was justified in shooting 1-year-old Kohen Wiley

Summary

The Mississippi Attorney General’s office said a state investigation found that an officer was justified in shooting at a moving vehicle, which led to the death of a 1-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley in June. The officer fired while responding to a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened in June at a Walmart store in Senatobia, Mississippi.
  • Police were responding to a report of shoplifting.
  • An officer fired a gun at a moving vehicle involved in the incident.
  • The shooting resulted in the death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.
  • The Mississippi Attorney General’s office reviewed the case.
  • They concluded the officer’s use of force was justified under state law.
  • The statement was released publicly on a Monday.
  • The investigation focused on whether the officer’s actions followed legal guidelines.
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