Justice Served: Accused Shooter of Ralph Yarl Turns Himself In.
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An 84-year-old man in Missouri, Andrew Lester, has been charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action after shooting a black teenager, Ralph Yarl, who mistakenly rang his doorbell. The boy survived after being shot in the head and arm. Prosecutors said there was a "racial component" to the shooting, but Mr Lester has not been charged with a hate crime. He was released on bail after posting 10% of the total $200,000 bail amount. The incident has sparked protests throughout Kansas City.
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- 'He didn't deserve to get shot': Good Samaritan who helped Ralph Yarl found him bloody and motionless Yahoo News
- Ralph Yarl’s alleged shooter finally surrenders. He should never have walked free | Opinion Kansas City Star
- Ralph Yarl's shooting is the result of a toxic American mindset MSNBC
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