Experts say police tactics escalated Senatobia shooting that killed infant Kohen Wiley

Investigators examined leaked footage of a police pursuit in Senatobia that ended with Officer Foster firing four shots into a sedan, killing infant Kohen Wiley. Six experts, including a forensic reconstructionist and five use-of-force consultants, said an officer’s choice to stand in front of the car contravened training that instructs officers to move out of a vehicle’s path. They highlighted that drawing guns early and positioning themselves directly in the car’s trajectory increased risk for everyone involved.

The panel argued that shooting into a moving vehicle is generally inappropriate because it is unlikely to stop the car and can create additional hazards. While most experts condemned the tactics, an attorney representing law-enforcement interests cautioned that video does not capture the immediacy of an officer’s perception. The incident ignited local protests, and Officer Foster resigned after city officials accepted his resignation.