Mississippi officer resigns after toddler's fatal shooting
By The BriefBrief
A Mississippi police officer who shot into a moving car and killed a 1-year-old boy outside a Walmart in Senatobia resigned, the mayor confirmed Friday. The resignation came a day after video of the shooting was released and after the state attorney general's office determined the use of force was justified. The incident stemmed from a response to an alleged shoplifting incident.
WHO:Mississippi police officer Foster
WHAT:Resigned after shooting into a moving car and killing a 1-year-old boy.
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:Senatobia, USA
WHY:The resignation followed the release of video of the shooting and the state attorney general's determination that the use of force was justified.
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