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Senatobia fires police chief over racist texts amid probe into toddler’s death

Senatobia, Mississippi, fired Police Chief Harold Vanderford after investigators found he regularly used racist slurs in text messages; the board rejected his resignation and appointed interim Chief Angelica Maze. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the department connected to the 2023 Walmart shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, with state investigators not yet providing updates and civil-rights attorney Ben Crump pressing for the release of footage and a timely, transparent accounting for Wiley’s family. Lawmakers are also urging state leaders to take action and improve communication as the investigation continues.

via The Guardian|

#kohen-wiley #local #police-chief

us-news1 month ago•125 min saved

Mississippi town fires police chief after fatal child shooting sparks accountability push

In Senatobia, Mississippi, the town’s police chief was fired amid controversy over a June fatal shooting of a child, triggering public outcry and the formation of the Senatobia Committee for Accountability and Transparency to demand answers and policing reforms. Lt. Angelica Maze was named interim police chief as reviews and oversight continue.

via AP News|

#accountability #child-shooting #mississippi

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Senatobia Police Chief Fired Amid Racist Text Messages Scandal

The Senatobia Board of Aldermen unanimously fired Police Chief Harold ‘Hal’ Vanderford after reporting that he repeatedly used racist slurs in text messages; Vanderford had offered to resign, but the board rejected it. Interim leadership will be provided by Lt. Angelica Maze as the department faces ongoing scrutiny following a June fatal shooting of Kohen Wiley by a white officer, now under investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. The reporting also noted internal complaints about another officer’s racially offensive language, with Vanderford taking no disciplinary action against that officer.

via Mississippi Today|

#investigative-reporting #local #mississippi

local1 month ago•4 min saved

Mississippi City Ousts Police Chief After Racist Text Revelations

Senatobia's city leaders in Mississippi fired Police Chief Harold Vanderford after reports—verified by Mississippi Today, Verite News, and The New York Times—that he routinely used degrading language and racist slurs in text messages, a development that comes as the department is scrutinized for a white officer’s June fatal shooting of Kohen Wiley, a Black toddler at Walmart. The Board of Aldermen unanimously rejected his resignation and terminated him; Vanderford has not commented. The shooting is under investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, and Vanderford had led the department since October.

via The New York Times|

#kohen-wiley #local #mississippi

us-news3 months ago•5 min saved

Senatobia tragedy: Police shooting of a 1-year-old sparks protests and calls for accountability

A Walmart shoplifting call in Senatobia, Mississippi, ended with police shooting at a car and killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, provoking protests and renewed demands for police accountability amid longstanding tensions between Black residents and local authorities; authorities say the driver nearly struck an officer, though the family disputes the details, and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident with video release planned after the probe.

via The Guardian|

#kohen-wiley #police-accountability #police-shooting

us-crime-and-justice3 months ago•188 min saved

Mississippi toddler Kohen Wiley fatally shot by police sparks protests and accountability calls

An officer-involved shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley after police fired at a vehicle leaving a Walmart during a shoplifting call, prompting protests and renewed concerns about policing and racial justice in a town with a sizable Black population. Witnesses dispute details, while authorities say the vehicle nearly struck an officer before the shot; Kohen and his mother were struck by gunfire. Civil rights advocates liken the case to broader patterns of police accountability issues, and experts caution that shooting at a moving vehicle is dangerous. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident and video footage is expected to be released after the inquiry.

via CNN|

#koh-en-wiley #mississippi #police-shooting

usnews3 months ago•6 min saved

Protests Erupt After 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley Shot by Mississippi Officer

In Senatobia, Mississippi, a police officer fired into a moving car during a shoplifting call, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley and injuring the driver. Protests erupted in downtown and outside Walmart, with tear gas deployed by officers; the officer has been placed on administrative leave. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, with five agents, is leading the probe, and video evidence will not be released until the investigation concludes. Residents express distrust of police and call for accountability as the case draws scrutiny from local officials and families.

via Mississippi Free Press|

#kohen-wiley #mississippi #police-violence

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Mississippi officer placed on leave after Walmart shooting kills one-year-old, sparks protests

A Mississippi police officer was placed on administrative leave after a shooting outside a Senatobia Walmart killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley and injured another person, prompting protests. Authorities say the vehicle involved was moving toward an officer when the shot was fired; witnesses dispute the account. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe, with body-camera and Walmart surveillance footage sought. The case involves Senatobia police and Tate County sheriff’s deputies, and the family has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump as an independent investigation proceeds.

via The Guardian|

#crime #kohen-wiley #police-shooting

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Mississippi toddler killed as police fire on vehicle during Walmart shoplifting response

A 1-year-old, Kohen Wiley, was killed when Senatobia police fired at a vehicle fleeing a Walmart shoplifting call in Mississippi. The mother and a family friend were in the car; officers say the vehicle nearly struck an officer and continued toward a hospital where the child died. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating and will forward findings to the Attorney General. The mother has not been charged, and advocates say she did not steal. The city says it is cooperating and has called for release of body-camera and surveillance footage as the investigation progresses.

via NBC News|

#crime #kohen-wiley #mbi-investigation

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Senatobia Walmart Shooting Kills 1-Year-Old, Probe Underway

A Mississippi officer shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley during a Walmart shoplifting response in Senatobia, with the vehicle fleeing and an adult wounded as investigators say the car drove toward officers; the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case, no arrests have been announced, and community members plan a protest at Senatobia City Hall.

via Mississippi Free Press|

#crime #kohen-wiley #mississippi-bureau-of-investigation

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Child dies after police shoot during Walmart shoplifting incident in Senatobia, MS

A child died after an officer-involved shooting during a Walmart shoplifting investigation in Senatobia, Mississippi. Officers say two suspects and a child fled in a car; the driver allegedly tried to strike an officer, prompting a weapon discharge. The suspects reached a hospital where the child died and another person was in critical condition; the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.

via ABC11 News|

#crime #mississippi #police-involved-shooting

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Officer shoots into fleeing car outside Walmart; toddler killed in Senatobia shoplifting incident

A shoplifting call outside a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi escalated when an officer fired into a fleeing vehicle, killing a one-year-old child and injuring another person. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe as investigators review video and witness accounts, while residents question the use of force.

via FOX13 Memphis|

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