Mississippi Attorney General Rules Police Shooting of 1-Year-Old Child as Justified
In a troubling incident, the Mississippi Attorney General has determined that the police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley during a shoplifting call at a Walmart was justified. Following the release of body camera and surveillance footage, the AG stated that the use of force was appropriate, despite public outcry and demands for further investigation from community leaders. The tragic event unfolded as police were responding to reports of shoplifting involving a vehicle that allegedly struck officers. Despite the heartbreaking loss of life, authorities have cleared the involved officers of any wrongdoing, leading to family and civil rights advocates seeking more clarity and accountability regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
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