Mississippi Police Shooting of One-Year-Old: Justified Force Ruling and Calls for Footage

The report examines the June police shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, that killed one-year-old Cohen Wy during a Walmart shoplifting response, and the Mississippi attorney general’s subsequent finding that the officer’s use of force was justified.

■ Incident and official account
- A Walmart shoplifting call led officers to a car with three people, including the one-year-old and his mother
- Authorities say the car moved toward an officer and another officer opened fire, striking the child, who was later pronounced dead at a hospital

■ Family response and evidence requests
- Attorney Ben Crump released the mother’s account, which disputes that the car was driving toward officers
- The family calls for the release of body-cam, dash-cam, and Walmart surveillance footage

■ Legal finding and possible next steps
- The attorney general’s letter cited insufficient evidence of criminal conduct to present to a grand jury, and no prosecution will proceed
- The family’s attorney has suggested possible civil litigation, while the state-level case is described as closed

It is suited to viewers seeking a concise update on the incident, the competing accounts, and the legal status. Viewers gain an understanding of the official finding, the family’s position, and the unresolved questions around footage release and potential civil action. Viewers may monitor official statements and court filings for updates.