Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents (opens original article in a new tab)

A 1-year-old Black boy was fatally shot by police in Mississippi during a shoplifting response, sparking community outrage and renewed calls for police accountability.

• Police shot a 1-year-old Black boy, Kohen Wiley, during a shoplifting response in Senatobia, Mississippi.
• Community tensions with police escalated, with accusations of systemic racism and calls for accountability.
• Similar cases, like Ta'Kiya Young's 2023 death, highlight ongoing concerns about police interactions with Black individuals.