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Mississippi police chief fired over racist texts after fatal shooting of Black toddler

Senatobia, Mississippi fired Police Chief Harold Vanderford after reports of racist slurs in his text messages. The firing follows national scrutiny over the fatal shooting of one-year-old Kohen Wiley by a white officer during a Walmart shoplifting call. The move signals local accountability but does not address broader systemic concerns.

Guardian Worldabout 14 hours agoUSengCredibility 32%View source

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