Vellesiya Wiley

Vellesiya Wiley is the mother of Kohen Wiley, a one-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a Senatobia, Mississippi police officer on June 14. The incident occurred while officers were responding to a shoplifting call. Kohen's death has ignited significant tensions between the Black community and police in Senatobia, a town with a history of troubling police encounters. Vellesiya Wiley, as the grieving mother, is central to the ongoing protests and calls for accountability. Approximately 100 people gathered outside a local Walmart to protest the killing, with previous protests having seen police deploy teargas. The community, represented by individuals like Vellesiya Wiley, is demanding transparency and justice, including the release of footage related to the incident, highlighting the profound impact of this tragedy on the town and its residents.