Kohen Wiley Shooting and Chief’s Racist Texts | Hattiesburg News

A toddler’s death in a fatal police shooting at a Walmart shoplifting call has ignited national outrage, exposing deep-seated racism within law enforcement. The officer involved, Sergeant Hunter Foster, made racist remarks to colleagues before the incident, while newly appointed Chief Harold Vanderford was caught using racist slurs in private texts — even after taking office. The family’s attorney claims police fired from the side of the vehicle, contradicting official claims. The NAACP condemns the officers’ hatred, and Mississippi lawmakers demand transparency as the state investigates — with critical footage still withheld. 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/ac8a9447799d8281