Police Chief Fired After Racial Slurs Allegations | Hattiesburg News

Senatobia’s Police Chief Harold Vanderford was abruptly fired after text messages revealed he used racial slurs — a move that followed the tragic death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley, fatally shot by an officer during a Walmart shoplifting call. Community outrage surged, demanding transparency and accountability, especially as the MBI investigates the incident. Despite city officials initially defending Vanderford, pressure from activists and leaders forced the Board of Aldermen to act. Attorney Ben Crump called the racist language “unacceptable,” especially amid secrecy around the shooting. Angelica Maze has now been named interim chief, with many hoping her leadership will bring fairness and healing to a community still seeking answers. 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/4ac02983915c954e