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Mississippi Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting of One Year Old Boy

Published 2h ago · Latest report 35m ago · Investigation

Affects United States · Covered in 2 countries

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A Mississippi police officer will face no charges after state officials ruled the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy was justified.

State authorities in Mississippi decided against filing criminal charges against a police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old child. The ruling follows a lengthy state investigation into the incident that sparked local mourning and demands for accountability. Officials ultimately determined that the use of force was legally justified.

The victimThe infant who died in the incident was named Kohen Wiley.
The decisionState investigators cleared the officer of any criminal wrongdoing following a months-long inquiry.

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The GuardianMississippi attorney general rules fatal police shooting of one-year-old as ‘justified’35m ago · open ↗

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Why it matters

Officer-involved shootings involving children often trigger intense national scrutiny regarding police accountability, use-of-force standards, and racial justice. Decisions by state prosecutors not to file charges typically leave grieving families and communities seeking alternative avenues for accountability.

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State investigators in Mississippi concluded that the use of force in the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old child was justified, and no criminal charges will be filed against the officer.

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