
The legal team for the family of a 1-year-old who was fatally shot as police in Mississippi responded to a shoplifting call at a Walmart said Wednesday that a preliminary autopsy indicated that the bullet that hit him entered through the car’s side, raising new questions about whether the shooting was justified. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: Attorney Ben Crump says an independent autopsy raises new doubts about how a 1-year-old boy was shot and killed during a police response outside a Mississippi Walmart.
Key Points:
The shooting of Kohen Wiley may deepen public fear about police use of force and raise costs for cities, taxpayers, and courts if lawsuits or probes follow.
Ben Crump and Van Turner pushing for transparency could help communities demand clearer police accountability and stronger oversight.
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Lead attorney for the family, fronting the public challenge to the shooting and releasing the autopsy findings.
The 1-year-old victim whose death and autopsy are the core subject of the story.
Forensic pathologist whose independent autopsy findings are central to the article’s questions about how the shooting happened.
State agency investigating the shooting and controlling release of footage and findings.
Named attorney representing the family and participating in the public presentation of the autopsy results.
Store where the shoplifting call and shooting occurred; a major institution in the incident and transparency dispute.
Local community figure quoted on accountability concerns and city review pace.
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The community where the shooting response, visitation, and accountability complaints are taking place.
Local accountability group seeking a city council appearance and broader review of the police response.
Site of the visitation and news conference, mentioned as a relevant community venue.