White pensioner shot black teenager who went to the wrong house to pick up his brother

Ralph Jarl is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments and plans to go to college to study chemical engineering. p>A white man in his eighties shot and wounded a black teenager who rang the wrong doorbell while picking up his younger brothers.

Ralph Jarl, 16, was in stable condition in hospital on Monday with gunshot wounds. his head and arm.

His parents asked him to pick up his twin brothers at 115th Terrace in Kansas City, Missouri, but he mistakenly went to 115th Street shortly before 22: 00 Thursday. .

The homeowner, 85-year-old Andrew Lester, was later charged with first-degree assault and armed crime. The charges mean he could face life in prison if found guilty.

Hundreds of protesters marched to the house where the shooting took place, chanting «Black Lives Matter».

In Missouri The principle of «stand your ground» applies. a law allowing homeowners to use physical force to defend themselves against suspected intruders.

The teenager is a gifted musician who plays several instruments with the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra in Kansas City and plans to go to college to study chemical engineering.

His family's lawyers said it was «terrible.» and unjustified shooting". Ben Crump, the civil rights lawyer who represented the George Floyd family, is acting on behalf of the family.

Mr. Crump said: «You can't just shoot people for no reason when someone he knocks on the door.» at your door, and knocking on your door is no excuse.

«It's impossible not to recognize the racial dynamic in the game.»

A GoFundMe page helping pay for the teen's pending medical bills has quickly raised over $1 million (£808,000). ). His aunt, Faith Spoonmore, wrote on the page: «The man in the house opened the door, looked my nephew in the eyes and shot him in the head.»

«Unfortunately, he runs around three different houses before anyone finally agree to help him. She added: “He is our miracle. We have heard such stories many times, and unfortunately most black boys are no longer alive to get another chance.”

Zachary Thompson, Clay County Attorney, said his office is working to the homeowner should be charged.

He said: "As with any serious matter referred to our office, we will approach this matter objectively and impartially"

< p>Stacey Graves, Kansas City Police Chief, said: «I want everyone to know that I'm listening and I understand the concern we're getting from the community.»