Senatobia Police Chief Fired Over Racist Texts | Phoenix News

In a shocking turn of events, Senatobia, Mississippi’s police chief Harold Vanderford has been fired after racist text messages surfaced — just as the city grapples with the tragic death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, shot during a Walmart shoplifting call that turned deadly. The child’s mother insists no theft occurred, and no charges have been filed. Attorney Ben Crump calls the firing justified, demanding body cam footage to uncover the truth. The officer involved is on administrative leave while the state investigates, and a city alderman is calling for an independent review of the entire department — raising alarms about deeper systemic issues in law enforcement. This latest scandal follows Vanderford’s own controversial appointment in 2025, continuing a pattern of scrutiny for the town’s police force. 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/2b22c2e4e97d889f