The Tragic Shooting of a Teen at the Wrong Door in Kansas City
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.
