US Teen Shot After Accidentally Ringing Wrong Doorbell
16-year-old Ralph Yarl just wanted to pick up his brothers, but he accidentally rang the doorbell at the wrong house. To his shock, the homeowner shot him in the head.
Ralph Yarl is now seriously injured and in a Kansas City hospital. According to his family, he has a good chance of recovery. The shooter has been arrested and temporarily detained. Police are investigating the incident but cannot yet say if factors such as racism are involved. The shooter's identity has not been revealed.
Kansas City's mayor expressed horror at the incident and said that all efforts are being made to clarify the situation. The family is now receiving support from several lawyers who previously represented the families of Rayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Breonna Taylor, according to the Kansas City Star.
In response, hundreds of people in Kansas City have taken to the streets to protest against gun violence and racism, reports CNN. A GoFundMe campaign has been started to cover the boy's medical expenses, raising nearly €690,000
16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot after knocking on the wrong door — now, he is fighting for his life.
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) April 17, 2023
His family says he was trying to pick up his younger brothers when he mistook one address for another. The person who shot him has not yet been charged, according to police. pic.twitter.com/1fmtbEYYsR
“This Is A Hate Crime”: Kansas City Black Family Demanding Justice After A White Man Shoots Black Boy, Ralph Yarl, In The Head Twice For Ringing Doorbell Of The Wrong Home, White Man Released By Police Hours Laterhttps://t.co/IeOoMC2ZSJ
— The Kansas City Defender (@KCDefender) April 16, 2023
Chief Graves spoke with media regarding updates in the case involving the juvenile who was shot Thursday night. pic.twitter.com/ZTHPbwWcto
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) April 16, 2023
