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Mississippi Cop Shoots One-Year-Old

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“In this incident, the Attorney General’s Office found the use of force was justified,” Republican Mississippi AG Lynn Fitch announced in a three-sentence news release posted on her official website.

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A 1-year-old boy was killed by a police officer in Senatobia, Mississippi, after an incident involving shoplifting.12

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation into the shooting.1

The body camera footage from the incident has been released, showing the moment when a police officer fired shots into a car containing the boy and his mother.34

The police officer involved in the shooting resigned after the release of the body camera footage.5

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Sources cited (7)
  1. Mississippi AG says police shooting that killed 1-year-old was ‘justified’ NBC News, 19 Oct
  2. Mississippi A.G. Says Killing of 1-Year-Old Boy Over Stolen Diapers Was 'Justified' Reason, 20 Oct
  3. Bodycam shows moment Mississippi cop opens fire on fleeing ‘shoplifters,’ killing 1-year-old boy — as AG says it was ‘justified’ New York Post, 21 Oct
  4. Mississippi releases video of 1-year-old’s fatal police shooting Al Jazeera, 23 Oct
  5. Mississippi officer who fatally shot 1-year-old resigns ABC News (US), 24 Oct
  6. Bodycam clip released in fatal police shooting of Mississippi one-year-old BBC, 23 Oct
  7. Kohen Wiley’s Family Say They Never Heard From Investigators Who Concluded Cops Did No Wrong The Intercept, 20 Oct

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Mississippi released bodycam footage of the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was in a moving car when a police officer on a shoplifting call opened fire.

4 of 11 outletsfirst reported 23 Octwording from Al Jazeera

What each outlet says

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CBS News23 Oct

Mississippi authorities have released bodycam footage showing the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley by a police officer near a Walmart. The incident occurred when the child was found carrying what appeared to be a gun, which turned out to be a toy. Despite public outcry, state officials concluded that the officer's use of lethal force was justified.

Bodycam video shows fatal police shooting of 1-year-old boy →3 articles from CBS News on this story
Reason23 Oct

Sgt. Hunter Foster, a Senatobia police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in February, resigned following an investigation that declared the shooting justified. Attorney General Lynn Fitch's declaration came after leaked body camera footage showed a more complex incident than initially reported, with the car hitting officers before they fired their weapons. Following Foster’s resignation, Ben Crump…

Mississippi Cop Who Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley Resigns After State Calls Shooting 'Justified' →2 articles from Reason on this story
ABC News (US)24 Oct

Police officer Hunter Foster has resigned from the Senatobia Police Department following his involvement in the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley on June 14 during an alleged shoplifting pursuit at a Walmart parking lot. Mayor Greg Graves confirmed the resignation, which was accepted by the board of aldermen on October 21. The Mississippi Attorney General's Office concluded that Foster’s use of force was…

Mississippi officer who fatally shot 1-year-old resigns →2 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
NBC News19 Oct

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch declared on Monday that the fatal police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was justified. The incident occurred four months prior when an officer shot at a vehicle fleeing from a Walmart parking lot after allegedly stealing merchandise; Kohen, who was a passenger in the car with his mother and her friend, died as a result. His family has been protesting for justice since…

Mississippi AG says police shooting that killed 1-year-old was ‘justified’ →
The Intercept20 Oct

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that no charges will be filed against the police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley outside a Walmart in Senatobia last June, concluding that the use of force was justified. However, Kohen's family claims they have not been contacted by investigators or received any communication from state officials regarding the case. The Mississippi Bureau of…

Kohen Wiley’s Family Say They Never Heard From Investigators Who Concluded Cops Did No Wrong →
Daily Mail21 Oct

On June 14 in Senatobia, Mississippi, a one-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley was fatally shot by police during an incident outside a Walmart. His mother Vellesiya Wiley and another woman were allegedly caught shoplifting and attempted to flee the scene in a car. Police bodycam footage shows officers ordering the vehicle to stop; when it accelerated towards them, they fired shots, hitting the child. Mississippi…

Shocking final moments of baby captured on police bodycam after his mother and aunt 'shoplifted' at Walmart then drove car at cops who opened fire →
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New York Post21 Oct

Police body camera footage released Tuesday shows moments leading up to when a Mississippi police officer shot into a fleeing vehicle in Senatobia on June 14, killing one-year-old Kohen Wiley. The Attorney General later deemed the use of force "justified." According to officials and local media reports, the incident occurred after officers responded to a shoplifting call at Walmart and chased Vellesiya Wiley’s car…

Bodycam shows moment Mississippi cop opens fire on fleeing ‘shoplifters,’ killing 1-year-old boy — as AG says it was ‘justified’ →
Al Jazeera23 Oct

Mississippi has released body camera footage showing the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was inside a vehicle during a routine shoplifting call when an officer fired his weapon. The video does not change the outcome that the police officer involved will face no criminal charges, although Wiley’s family maintains that the shooting was unjustified and inappropriate under the circumstances.

Mississippi releases video of 1-year-old’s fatal police shooting →
BBC23 Oct

Mississippi authorities have released body camera footage showing how one-year-old Kohen Wiley was fatally shot by a police officer in a Walmart car park after officers responded to a report of suspected shoplifting on June 14. The video shows five officers pursuing the vehicle with guns drawn, and the shooting occurs as the car passes an officer who fires four shots, breaking the passenger-side window. While the…

Bodycam clip released in fatal police shooting of Mississippi one-year-old →
The Guardian23 Oct

On October 21, bodycam and security footage was released showing the June 14 police shooting death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley in Senatobia, Mississippi. The Mississippi attorney general had previously stated that the shooting was justified. Following the release of this video, the officer involved in the shooting resigned from the Senatobia police department.

Bodycam video shows police shooting death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley – deconstructed →

Analysis

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  • The incident involved a police response to an alleged shoplifting call.26

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How the first headlines put it

  • NBC News frames the event as a statement by the Attorney General, while The Intercept emphasizes the family's reaction and lack of communication from investigators.17
  • Reason highlights the context of shoplifting, whereas Al Jazeera focuses on releasing bodycam footage.24
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Shocking final moments of baby captured on police bodycam after his mother and aunt 'shoplifted' at Walmart then drove car at cops who opened fire Daily Mail

How it changed

  1. 19 Oct

    “In this incident, the Attorney General’s Office found the use of force was justified.”

    4 outlets · NBC News
  2. 20 Oct

    Kohen was fatally shot in June, outside of a Walmart, as cops investigated his mother and her friend for stealing diapers.

    2 outlets · Reason
  3. 21 Oct

    Police body camera footage reveals the moment a Mississippi cop opened fire on fleeing shoplifting suspects in a Walmart parking lot — and shot dead a 1-year-old boy.

    2 outlets · New York Post
  4. 23 Oct

    Police body camera and security footage released on 21 October shows the police shooting of Kohen Wiley on 14 June in Senatobia, Mississippi.

    3 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 15 articles

Where to start Kohen Wiley’s Family Say They Never Heard From Investigators Who Concluded Cops Did No Wrong The Intercept

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  • 24 Oct Mississippi officer who fatally shot 1-year-old resignsPolice officer Hunter Foster has resigned from the Senatobia Police Department following his involvement in the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley on June 14 during an alleged shoplifting pursuit at a Walmart parking lot. Mayor Greg Graves confirmed the resignation, which was accepted by the board of aldermen on October 21. The Mississippi Attorney General's Office concluded that Foster’s use of force was…ABC News (US)
  • 23 Oct Bodycam video shows police shooting death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley – deconstructedOn October 21, bodycam and security footage was released showing the June 14 police shooting death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley in Senatobia, Mississippi. The Mississippi attorney general had previously stated that the shooting was justified. Following the release of this video, the officer involved in the shooting resigned from the Senatobia police department.The Guardian
  • 23 Oct Bodycam clip released in fatal police shooting of Mississippi one-year-oldMississippi authorities have released body camera footage showing how one-year-old Kohen Wiley was fatally shot by a police officer in a Walmart car park after officers responded to a report of suspected shoplifting on June 14. The video shows five officers pursuing the vehicle with guns drawn, and the shooting occurs as the car passes an officer who fires four shots, breaking the passenger-side window. While the…BBC
  • 23 Oct Mississippi Cop Who Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley Resigns After State Calls Shooting 'Justified'Sgt. Hunter Foster, a Senatobia police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in February, resigned following an investigation that declared the shooting justified. Attorney General Lynn Fitch's declaration came after leaked body camera footage showed a more complex incident than initially reported, with the car hitting officers before they fired their weapons. Following Foster’s resignation, Ben Crump…Reason
  • 23 Oct Mississippi releases video of 1-year-old’s fatal police shootingMississippi has released body camera footage showing the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was inside a vehicle during a routine shoplifting call when an officer fired his weapon. The video does not change the outcome that the police officer involved will face no criminal charges, although Wiley’s family maintains that the shooting was unjustified and inappropriate under the circumstances.Al Jazeera
  • 23 Oct Bodycam video shows fatal police shooting of 1-year-old boyMississippi authorities have released bodycam footage showing the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley by a police officer near a Walmart. The incident occurred when the child was found carrying what appeared to be a gun, which turned out to be a toy. Despite public outcry, state officials concluded that the officer's use of lethal force was justified.CBS News
  • 23 Oct Bodycam footage released in police shooting of Miss. 1-year-old as family speaks outThe Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has released body camera footage showing the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley by police during a June 14 incident at a Walmart in Senatobia. The state Attorney General's Office concluded that the use of force was justified, but Kohen’s family and their attorney Ben Crump maintain it was excessive after viewing the video. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves defended the…ABC News (US)
  • 23 Oct Family of 1-year-old killed by police speak out: "That's no justification"A one-year-old boy's family has spoken out after he was killed by police in the parking lot of a Walmart in Mississippi. Despite state officials claiming that the use of lethal force was justifiable, the family contests this determination. Journalist Jason Allen covers their reaction and perspective on the incident.CBS News
  • 22 Oct The family of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy says video shows his killing by police was not justifiedKohen Wiley's family reviewed body-worn camera footage from a June incident in Senatobia, Mississippi, where a 1-year-old boy was fatally shot by a police officer during an encounter in a Walmart parking lot. The family does not believe the shooting was justified based on what they saw in the video recordings.Toronto Star
  • 21 Oct Bodycam shows moment Mississippi cop opens fire on fleeing ‘shoplifters,’ killing 1-year-old boy — as AG says it was ‘justified’Police body camera footage released Tuesday shows moments leading up to when a Mississippi police officer shot into a fleeing vehicle in Senatobia on June 14, killing one-year-old Kohen Wiley. The Attorney General later deemed the use of force "justified." According to officials and local media reports, the incident occurred after officers responded to a shoplifting call at Walmart and chased Vellesiya Wiley’s car…New York Post
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  • 21 Oct Shocking final moments of baby captured on police bodycam after his mother and aunt 'shoplifted' at Walmart then drove car at cops who opened fireOn June 14 in Senatobia, Mississippi, a one-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley was fatally shot by police during an incident outside a Walmart. His mother Vellesiya Wiley and another woman were allegedly caught shoplifting and attempted to flee the scene in a car. Police bodycam footage shows officers ordering the vehicle to stop; when it accelerated towards them, they fired shots, hitting the child. Mississippi…Daily Mail
  • 21 Oct Video shows moments leading up to police fatally shooting toddlerThe video from a fatal shooting incident at a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, shows five officers chasing and surrounding a car driven by Wiley's mother’s friend after being informed of shoplifting. The driver then tries to leave, nearly hitting an officer, prompting one officer to shoot, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley inside the vehicle. Attorney General Lynn Fitch has since announced that no charges will be…CBS News
  • 20 Oct Kohen Wiley’s Family Say They Never Heard From Investigators Who Concluded Cops Did No WrongMississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that no charges will be filed against the police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley outside a Walmart in Senatobia last June, concluding that the use of force was justified. However, Kohen's family claims they have not been contacted by investigators or received any communication from state officials regarding the case. The Mississippi Bureau of…The Intercept
  • 20 Oct Mississippi A.G. Says Killing of 1-Year-Old Boy Over Stolen Diapers Was 'Justified'Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch declared that the shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley by police outside a Walmart was justified, despite no explanation being provided for this decision. The incident occurred in June when officers were responding to a report of stolen diapers and confronted Kohen’s mother and her friend, leading to the tragic death of the infant. The family has disputed the official account…Reason
  • 19 Oct Mississippi AG says police shooting that killed 1-year-old was ‘justified’Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch declared on Monday that the fatal police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was justified. The incident occurred four months prior when an officer shot at a vehicle fleeing from a Walmart parking lot after allegedly stealing merchandise; Kohen, who was a passenger in the car with his mother and her friend, died as a result. His family has been protesting for justice since…NBC News

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