Grandson of Ralph Yarl shooter denies racism played a role.

Relatives of Andrew Lester, who is facing charges for shooting a Black teenager, have denied reports that he opened fire due to racism. Lester's grandson had earlier claimed that the 84-year-old "holds racist tendencies and beliefs". However, another grandson and a nephew have denied those reports, saying that Lester is a "very straightforward, military-trained" veteran, but not a racist. Lester was charged with two felonies on Monday, more than a week after the shooting, which has sparked outrage from civil rights attorneys and the victim's family.