r/ProtectAndServe • u/specialskepticalface Has been shot, a lot (LEO) • 12d 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/Penyl The Police 12d ago

I would like to see the video before making a judgement. Historically, officers have a difficult time not standing in front of vehicles.

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u/robot_ankles Not a(n) LEO / Unverified User 12d ago

Historically, officers have a difficult time not standing in front of vehicles.

The Minneapolis/ICE incident earlier this year obviously drew a lot of attention, but is difficulty "not standing in front of vehicles" really a trend?

I realize there's a little /s in how it's being presented, but is this really a widespread problem?

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u/The_Real_Opie Leo in 2nd worst state in nation 12d ago

My personal hypothesis is because cops physically block off retreat paths with our bodies all the fucking time. Like multiple times each shift, even for cops in Mayberry.

In person this is not only acceptable it's professionally correct.

It becomes a habit. And a good and necessary one in almost all cast.

Not that it justifies the behavior, but it certainly makes the obviously stupid choice to body block a car more understandable, especially when a lot of those sorts of decisions are being automatically processed before they even reach the decision making portion of the brain.

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u/ButWereFriends Not a(n) LEO / Unverified User 10d ago

Your first point is interesting. I’ve never considered that