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Police chief fired over alleged racist text messages in aftermath of 1-year-old’s shooting
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points The city had previously removed a police chief about 14 months prior. The firing is related to a shooting incident involving a 1-year-old boy.
From Senatobia, Miss.: A police chief has been fired over allegations of using racial slurs in text messages. The termination came after the chief's resignation was rejected. An investigation revealed the use of the N-word and other racial slurs in text messages over the last year.
The messages allegedly included a statement about almost physically assaulting someone. The city had previously removed a police chief about 14 months prior. The firing is related to a shooting incident involving a 1-year-old boy.
Further details about the incident and the investigation are available. The police chief's actions were found to be unacceptable, leading to his termination.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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