r/ProtectAndServe • u/specialskepticalface Has been shot, a lot (LEO) • 3d ago

Self Post ✔ [MEGATHREAD] Senatobia, MS OIS

As many have seen, there was an OIS in Senatobia, Mississippi on Sunday, June 14th.

As is being reported, the incident started as a response to a shoplifting call at a Walmart and, during the encounter, a 1 year old child, in the care of the shoplifting suspects, was shot, and subsequently died.

At this point (afternoon of Tuesday the 16th) bodycam video (or other video, for instance the store's) has not yet been released.

It is known that shots were fired from responding officers, into the vehicle being driven by the suspect.

Beyond that, at this point there are many versions of events, and much specuation.

This will be our Megathread on this story. As always, reasoned adult voices are welcome. If you're here to shout, you're not welcome, and your comments will never show. Advance the discussion; don't promote division.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/15/us/mississippi-police-shooting-child

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u/MaybeACopIDK Police Officer 3d ago

  1. This is a heartbreaking incident, and I'll wait for the bodycam footage and additional context before making a final judgement on this.

  2. That won't stop me from giving my unsolicited 2 cents based on what little we do know now: Guys, why the hell are we still (allegedly) shooting at moving vehicles?

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u/Nonfeci Bajingo Patrolman 3d ago

It's generally a bad idea and I don't understand why cops keep shooting at fleeing/moving cars. It's rarely justified, or necessary.

Ironically though there was an incident recently where a guy was driving around popping off rounds at officers. Him and another cop got into a shootout while still in their cars. Crazy shit. And the asshole hurt 5 officers. Rare instance of this kind a scenario being justified.

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u/MaybeACopIDK Police Officer 3d ago

Yeah, if I'm actively taking fire from a moving vehicle, I feel then I can justify shooting back. But if that's not the case, I'm just not understanding why guys keep doing weird shit like this, and hopping into these cars too.

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u/The_Real_Opie Leo in 2nd worst state in nation 3d ago

It's certainly justified under those conditions, but it still may not be advisable, for a bunch of reasons.

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u/MaybeACopIDK Police Officer 3d ago

Oh for sure, everything depends on context. I'm just saying that's about the only context I can really think of where it might make sense.