SENATOBIA, Mississippi — The Senatobia Walmart shooting is drawing renewed attention following the release of video footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal police shooting of one-year-old Kohen Wiley. Although the incident happened on June 14, 2026, new developments on October 21 have brought the case back into the headlines. Authorities have not confirmed a separate shooting at the Walmart today.
What Happened at the Senatobia Walmart?
On June 14, officers from the Senatobia Police Department and Tate County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shoplifting incident at Walmart on U.S. Highway 51. The investigation involved two women and a child who were leaving the store and entering a vehicle.
According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, officers attempted to stop the vehicle as it began moving. Investigators said the driver drove toward officers, nearly striking one of them, prompting an officer to fire at the car.
One-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was being held by his mother, Vellesiya Wiley, inside the vehicle, was struck by gunfire. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Another adult in the vehicle was critically injured.
The circumstances surrounding the incident have been disputed. Wiley's family and their attorneys have questioned the officers' actions and called for the release of all relevant video evidence.
New Video Footage Renews Public Attention
On October 21, 2026, Action News 5 and other news organizations reported on body-camera and Walmart surveillance footage showing events before and during the confrontation.
The footage reportedly shows officers running from the store toward the vehicle as it attempted to leave the parking lot. Officers can be heard ordering the driver to stop. The vehicle then moves toward officers, with footage indicating that officers were struck as the car continued away.
The videos have renewed debate about the sequence of events, the use of deadly force, and whether the officers knew a child was inside the vehicle. The family has continued seeking transparency and answers about Kohen's death.
State Review and Official Decision
On October 19, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch's office announced that its review found the officer's use of force justified. The decision followed an investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
The conclusion has been challenged by attorneys representing Kohen's family, who argue that important questions remain unanswered. The family has called for further transparency and access to the complete investigative evidence.
Latest Update
As of October 22, 2026, the main development is the renewed public scrutiny surrounding the June shooting and the newly reported video footage. There is no confirmed report of a new shooting at the Senatobia Walmart today.
The case remains deeply painful for Kohen's family and the community. Further updates may follow as officials address requests for records and the family continues seeking answers.
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