Family Seeks Federal Investigation After Mississippi Ruling in Child’s Death
The family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in Senatobia, Mississippi, is pushing for a federal investigation into his death. This follows a ruling by the Mississippi Attorney General's office that deemed the shooting by a local police officer, which occurred at…
Lima, OH, October 22, 2026 —
The family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley is pushing for a federal investigation into his death after the Mississippi Attorney General’s office ruled that a local police officer’s shooting was justified. The shooting occurred in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia, Mississippi.
The family’s request comes after the state office’s determination. The information provided does not specify when the shooting or ruling occurred, what led to the shooting, or the grounds cited for the ruling. It also does not identify the officer or describe the family’s specific request for a federal investigation.
No details were provided about whether a federal agency has agreed to investigate, whether any federal review is underway, or what next steps may follow. The available information also does not describe any other investigations or findings related to Wiley’s death.
The ruling is attributed to the Mississippi Attorney General’s office, which deemed the shooting justified. The information provided does not include the office’s explanation or any accompanying statement. It also does not say whether the family has responded publicly to the ruling beyond pushing for a federal investigation.
Further details about the incident, the state’s review and the family’s request were not available in the information provided. As a result, the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the status of any potential federal inquiry remain unclear.
Story summarized from the original created by Michaela Redmond, Gray News staff on www.hometownstations.com, see more information here.
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