Chief Fired After Racist Texts Alleged | Dayton News

In a shocking turn of events, Senatobia, Mississippi’s police chief Harold Vanderford has been fired after racist text messages surfaced — a move that followed the tragic death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley, shot by an officer in a Walmart parking lot. The city’s Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to terminate his employment, rejecting his resignation. While the family, represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, applauds the firing as a step toward accountability, they continue demanding transparency — especially the release of crucial video footage still held by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. This incident underscores deepening concerns about trust in law enforcement and the urgent need for justice for Kohen Wiley and his grieving family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/101b36505691cfbb