Canceled Vigil Follows Funeral Honoring Kohen Wiley

Kohen Wiley: Calls for justice at funeral of 1-year-old killed by police

Family and supporters honored Kohen Wiley while demanding answers as the investigation into his death continues.

Funeral service held for 1-year-old killed in Senatobia shooting

SENATOBIA, Miss. (WMC) – One-year-old Kohen Wiley was laid to rest Friday afternoon, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed by a Senatobia police officer. Nearly 300 people packed the church and most were wearing their blue to honor baby Kohen. The cartoon character Bluey was displayed on the casket and prominently throughout the sanctuary. Flowers spelled out his name inside the church as well as 3 large posters with pictures of Wiley sm…

Canceled vigil follows funeral honoring Kohen Wiley

SARDIS, Miss. — Hundreds of people gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, whose death in an officer-involved shooting outside a Senatobia Walmart nearly two weeks ago has sparked ongoing calls for transparency and justice. Family, friends and supporters filled Hosanna Family Worship Center to honor Kohen's life with prayer and music. [...]

Community gathers to lay 1-year-old Kohen Wiley to rest

Family and friends gathered Saturday to lay 1-year-old Kohen Wiley to rest, as his family said they are still waiting for transparency from the city of Senatobia.

Family of 1-year-old boy fatally shot by Mississippi police say goodbye, as questions remain

Before the outcry, before the demands for justice, before he was placed inside a small casket with a stuffed Bluey, a family had looked forward to sharing simple moments with Kohen Wiley, who was just months away from his second birthday and named by his maternal grandma.

Senatobia residents rally in honor of Kohen Wiley ahead of visitation, funeral

Family members, supporters and community activists march through Senatobia, Mississippi, on June 26 in honor of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, whose death during a police-involved shooting has prompted calls for answers and accountability. The rally was held ahead of visitation and funeral services for Kohen. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)Family members, supporters and community activists march through Senatobia, Mississippi, on June 26 in honor …