Family of 1-year-old fatally shot by officer to conduct independent autopsy: Attorney

A tragic incident occurred in Mississippi when a 1-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley was fatally shot by a police officer during a response to a shoplifting call. The shooting happened outside a Walmart in Senatobia on June 14, as officers attempted to stop a vehicle allegedly fleeing the scene. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the case, but Kohen’s family, represented by attorney Ben Crump, is seeking an independent autopsy to ensure transparency and verify the details of the shooting. Kohen’s mother, Vellesiya Wiley, expressed her devastation at losing her only child, while the Mississippi Department of Public Safety has promised a thorough investigation. The family hopes to receive preliminary autopsy results by July 1, following Kohen’s funeral. QUESTION: How might increased transparency in police investigations impact public trust and community relations?