KANSAS CITY, MO. — The 86-year-old man who shot a Black teen who mistakenly rang his doorbell in 2023, is…
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Trial delayed after judge orders mental evaluation for white homeowner who shot Ralph Yarl
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The trial of an 85-year-old white man who shot a Black teenager last year has been…
Ralph Yarl: Four months after shooting, teen starts senior year of high school
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ralph Yarl, the Black teen who shot in the head by a white man after he…
‘Stand your ground’ laws empower armed citizens to defend property with violence – a simple mistake can get you shot, or killed
By Caroline Light, Harvard University In one key respect, Ralph Yarl was fortunate. The wounds the 16-year-old suffered after being…
Ralph Yarl: 84-year-old White man charged in shooting of Black teen
Prosecutors finally announced an 84-year-old White man in Kansas City, Missouri will face assault charges for shooting a 16-year-old Black…
