Black Teen Shot After Ringing Wrong Doorbell Seeks Justice as Shooter Faces Charges
- Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager in Kansas City, was shot in the head after ringing the doorbell at the wrong house while trying to pick up his siblings.
- The 84-year-old homeowner, Andrew Lester, shot Yarl without warning through the glass door and initially claimed he thought Yarl was breaking in.
- Yarl has recovered physically but continues to suffer headaches, trouble sleeping, and difficulty concentrating.
- Lester was charged with felony first-degree assault and armed criminal action and pleaded not guilty but remains free on $20,000 bond.
- Though Yarl holds no animosity toward Lester personally, he and his family believe Lester should be convicted for his actions.