The Tragic Shooting of a Teen at the Wrong Door in Kansas City
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The shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who rang the doorbell at the wrong house in Kansas City, has unsettled the city. The 84-year-old homeowner, Andrew D. Lester, has surrendered to authorities after being charged with assault in the first degree and armed criminal action. Some residents are calling for federal hate crime charges to be brought against Lester, who is accused of shooting an unarmed Black teenager. The shooting highlights the issue of American gun violence and has sparked discussions about the castle doctrine law in Missouri.
- Shooting of Teen Who Rang Doorbell at Wrong House Unsettles Kansas City The New York Times
- Black teen was shot above left eye and in arm after going to wrong door, mom says CBS Mornings
- Ralph Yarl: 85-year-old man arrested in shooting of Missouri teen FOX 11 Los Angeles
- Ralph Yarl’s alleged shooter finally surrenders. He should never have walked free | Opinion Kansas City Star
- Ralph Yarl's shooting is the result of a toxic American mindset MSNBC
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