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crime1 year ago

Ralph Yarl Shooting Suspect Deemed Fit for February Trial

The trial of Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old white man accused of shooting Black teenager Ralph Yarl in a wrong-door incident in Kansas City, Missouri, is set to proceed as scheduled. Despite a mental evaluation, the trial will begin on February 18, 2024. Lester, who has pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault and armed criminal action, allegedly shot Yarl after the teen mistakenly rang his doorbell. The case has drawn significant public attention, raising concerns about racial motivations and potential jury bias. If convicted, Lester faces life imprisonment.

via NBC News|
#andrew-lester#crime#kansas-city
crime1 year ago

"NY Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatal Shooting of Woman on His Property"

Kevin Monahan, a New York man, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis, who was mistakenly driven up his rural driveway. The incident occurred when a group of friends turned into Monahan's driveway while looking for another person's house. Monahan claimed the fatal shot was an accident involving a defective gun, but prosecutors argued that he was motivated by irrational rage toward trespassers. The shooting drew attention amid a wider context of deadly shootings, and Gillis' family expressed their grief and loss in court.

via CBS News|
#crime#homicide#new-york
crime2 years ago

"Verdict Reached: New York Man Convicted of Murder in Wrong-Driveway Shooting"

Kevin Monahan, 66, was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis in upstate New York after she mistakenly drove into his driveway. Monahan claimed the shooting was accidental, but prosecutors argued that he showed a depraved indifference to human life. The incident occurred as Gillis and her friends were trying to find another house, and Monahan fired at their SUV as they were leaving, with the second shot hitting Gillis in the neck.

via CBS News|
#crime#new-york#ralph-yarl
human-interest2 years ago

"Black Teenager Shot by White Man Makes Missouri's All-State Band"

Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who was shot by a white man after ringing the wrong doorbell, has earned a spot in Missouri’s all-state band less than a year after the traumatic incident. Yarl, who suffered a brain injury from the shooting, will perform at the Missouri Music Educators Association annual conference. The elderly homeowner, Andrew Lester, claimed self-defense and is facing trial for the shooting, sparking debate over race and gun violence issues in the US.

via The Guardian US|
#all-state-band#human-interest#missouri
crime2 years ago

Wrong Doorbell Ring Leads to Trial for Shooting of Black Teen by Andrew Lester

Andrew "Dan" Lester, an 84-year-old white man, will stand trial for shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teen who mistakenly knocked on his door. Yarl testified that he thought he was at the correct address but was met with hostility from Lester, who opened the door and shot him twice through a closed and locked storm door. Lester's attorney argued self-defense, citing his fear and the "castle doctrine" in Missouri law. Prosecutors countered that Lester shot an unarmed teenager. The shooting sparked national outcry and protests, although prosecutors stated that the charges against Lester do not have a racial component. Yarl has slowly recovered from his injuries and is planning for college, but his mother expressed concerns for his safety.

via KCUR|
#andrew-lester#crime#mistaken-identity
crime2 years ago

911 Call Reveals Andrew Lester's Admission to Shooting Ralph Yarl in Court Hearing

A judge in Clay County has ruled that there is enough evidence for Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old man, to stand trial for the shooting of Ralph Yarl, a teenager. Lester is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. During the preliminary hearing, six witnesses testified, including neighbors who heard gunshots and called 911. Attorneys presented the 911 call made by Lester, where he admitted to shooting Yarl, claiming he thought Yarl was trying to break into his home. The hearing also revealed an inconsistency in Yarl's statement regarding whether he rang the doorbell or touched Lester's door. The case had been partially sealed due to harassment and threats faced by Lester.

via KMBC Kansas City|
#911-calls#andrew-lester#crime
crime2 years ago

Teen Shot After Accidental House Mix-Up Faces Shooter in Court

Andrew Lester, the Missouri man charged with shooting teenager Ralph Yarl after he mistakenly arrived at the wrong house, is set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing. Yarl, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, is expected to testify during the hearing. Lester, who pleaded not guilty, was released on bond. The evidence in the case has been partially sealed due to a protective order filed by Lester's attorney, sparking criticism from Yarl's family. The judge ruled that the discovery will be available to prosecutors and the defense but not shared with the public, citing negative media coverage that could affect Lester's right to a fair trial.

via ABC News|
#andrew-lester#court-hearing#crime
crime2 years ago

Missouri teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell speaks out in 'GMA' interview.

Ralph Yarl, the Missouri teen who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell, has spoken out for the first time in an interview on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Ralph was shot in the head and arm when he went to the wrong house in his Kansas City neighborhood to pick up his siblings on April 13. Andrew Lester, the 84-year-old White man accused of shooting the Black teen, said he thought Ralph was trying to break into the home and he was “scared to death” due to the boy’s size. Ralph’s shooting fueled protests in Kansas City and spurred a “Unity Walk” in support of the teen by an estimated 1,500 students at his school.

via CNN|
#andrew-lester#crime#gun-violence
crime2 years ago

Partial sealing of evidence in Andrew Lester's case for shooting Ralph Yarl.

A judge has partially sealed the case of Andrew Lester, who is charged with first-degree assault in the shooting of teenager Ralph Yarl. The judge ruled that the discovery in the case will be available to prosecutors and the defense, but will not be shared with the public due to the "wide-ranging publicity" of the case. Lester's attorney argued that the publicity has cast Lester "in a negative light" and has eroded his ability to empanel a fair and impartial jury. Yarl's family criticized the decision to partially seal the case, and his father attended Lester's hearing.

via ABC News|
#andrew-lester#crime#protective-order
crime2 years ago

Judge seals evidence in Ralph Yarl shooting case.

A Missouri judge has granted a motion to seal evidence in the criminal case against Andrew Lester, who allegedly shot and wounded Ralph Yarl, a Black teen, after the 16-year-old went to the wrong home to pick up his siblings. Lester's attorneys argued that media attention surrounding the case resulted in threats against their client and that the "ongoing reporting" may hinder his ability to get a fair hearing. Ralph's family is being represented by Ben Crump, who expressed his disapproval of the judge's decision. Lester's preliminary hearing has been set for August 31.

via CNN|
#andrew-lester#ben-crump#crime
society2 years ago

Shot Kansas City Teen Walks at Brain Injury Event

Ralph Yarl, the Kansas City teenager who was shot in the head last month after mistakenly ringing the wrong doorbell, made his first major public appearance since the shooting on Monday. Yarl, now 17, walked with family, friends and other brain injury survivors at Going the Distance for Brain Injury, an annual Memorial Day race held at Loose Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Yarl’s mother urged the community to stop gun violence. Andrew Lester, the 84-year-old homeowner, is accused of shooting Yarl.

via Fox News|
#brain-injury#going-the-distance-for-brain-injury#gun-violence
good-news2 years ago

Alicia Keys Invites Teen Shot by Homeowner to Concert, Family Sets Up Trust

Missouri teen Ralph Yarl, who was shot by a homeowner last month, has received a personal invite from Alicia Keys to attend her July concert in Kansas and have a one-on-one with her. Entertainment company ROC Nation has also contacted Yarl to offer any assistance he may need. A GoFundMe set up for Yarl has taken in nearly $3.5 million, and his family says they've set up a trust for Ralph to handle all of the donations. Yarl is getting better every day and is under the care of a trauma-informed psychologist and therapist to help him work through what happened to him.

via Newser|
#alicia-keys#gofundme#good-news
music2 years ago

Alicia Keys' Concert Invitation Leads to Trust Fund for Ralph Yarl.

Alicia Keys has personally invited Ralph Yarl, the teen who was shot when he accidentally rang the wrong doorbell, to her concert in Kansas this July. Roc Nation has also reached out to help in any way possible. Ralph's family has set up a trust fund for all the donations, which has already raised over $3.4 million. The 84-year-old man who shot Ralph has been charged with assault in the first degree and armed criminal action.

via TMZ|
#alicia-keys#concert#donations
crime2 years ago

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.

via The Independent|
#andrew-lester#crime#denial