Teen Shot After Ringing Wrong Doorbell Makes All-State Band

Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager from Missouri who was shot in the head by a white homeowner after ringing the wrong doorbell, has earned a spot in the all-state band, playing bass clarinet. The shooting occurred when Yarl mistakenly went to the wrong address to pick up his brothers, drawing national attention and sparking a dialogue about the treatment of Black people. Yarl has testified in court and is still suffering from lingering effects of the shooting, while the alleged shooter has pleaded not guilty to charges.