Senatobia, Mississippi – Family members, friends, and hundreds of community supporters gathered to say a heartfelt final goodbye to 1-year-old Kohen Kartier Wiley.
Whose funeral was held at Hosanna Family Worship Center in Pope, Mississippi, nearly two weeks after the tragic incident that shook the Senatobia community.
Loved ones filled the church wearing shades of blue in Kohen’s honor.
His casket featured the beloved cartoon character Bluey, while flowers spelling out his name and large pH๏τo displays celebrated the joyful moments of his young life.
Family members shared prayers, music, and emotional tributes as they remembered the little boy surrounded by relatives and close friends.
The funeral followed several days of community marches and prayer gatherings held throughout Senatobia, where supporters called for transparency and accountability as the investigation continues.
Participants carried signs, flowers, balloons, and pH๏τographs of Kohen while expressing their support for his family.
Kohen’s mother, Vellesiya Wiley, has continued thanking the public for standing beside her family during this difficult time.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the Wiley family, has renewed calls for the release of body-camera footage, dashboard video, and other evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation remains in charge of the case, while the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Officials have stated that additional information will be released once the investigative process allows.
As family, friends, and neighbors continue mourning, Kohen Kartier Wiley is being remembered for the joy he brought during his short life.
The Senatobia community continues to honor his memory through prayers, memorials, and peaceful gatherings while standing beside the Wiley family.