Wrong Doorbell Ringing Leads to Tragic Shooting of Black Teen

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A 16-year-old high school junior, Ralph Yarl, was shot and wounded by a homeowner after mistakenly going to the wrong home to pick up his siblings in Kansas City, Missouri. The homeowner was taken into custody but released pending further investigation. The shooting has fueled protests in Kansas City, with hundreds gathering outside the home where Yarl was shot, demanding justice. Yarl is in stable condition and recovering in the hospital. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family raise money for medical expenses.
- A teenager was shot by a homeowner after going to the wrong house to pick up siblings, Kansas City police say CNN
- Black teen Ralph Yarl shot in head after ringing wrong doorbell while trying to pick up siblings New York Post
- Black Teen Shot in the Head After Ringing the Wrong Doorbell: Family The Daily Beast
- KC police chief says investigation of teen’s shooting is moving as quickly as possible Kansas City Star
- Family of Black teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell retains civil rights lawyers NBC News
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