Protests Erupt After Black Teen Shot by Kansas City Homeowner in Case of Mistaken Identity

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Protests Erupt After Black Teen Shot by Kansas City Homeowner in Case of Mistaken Identity
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A Black teenager was shot twice and hospitalized in critical condition by a homeowner in Kansas City after he went to the wrong house to pick up his younger brothers. The homeowner was released pending further investigation, causing protests and demands for justice from the victim's family and attorneys. Police have not confirmed if the shooting was racially motivated, but the case could potentially involve the "Stand Your Ground" law. The victim's family has set up a GoFundMe page for his medical expenses.

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