Racially Charged Northland Teen Shooting Will Go To Trial

Today's aftermath report roundup and a glimpse that debate of the tragic incident is not yet complete. 

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A Clay County judge on Thursday ruled that there’s enough evidence for Andrew “Dan” Lester to stand trial for shooting Ralph Yarl after the Black teen mistakenly knocked on his door.

Lester, an 84-year-old white man who lives in Kansas City’s Northland, was charged with two felonies: assault in the first degree and armed criminal action.

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Missouri judge rules white man will stand trial for shooting Black teen who went to wrong house

Andrew Lester told authorities that he shot Ralph Yarl through the door without warning because he was "scared to death" he was about to be robbed.


Andrew Lester will stand trial for shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teen who rang the wrong doorbell

Lester, an 84-year-old white man who lives in Kansas City's Northland, was charged with two felonies for shooting Ralph Yarl on the night of April 13, after the Black teen mistakenly arrived at the wrong address.


Judge rules Andrew Lester will stand trial in shooting of Ralph Yarl, 911 calls presented in court

Yarl testified in Thursday's preliminary hearing


Judge rules Andrew Lester will stand trial for shooting Ralph Yarl

During the first half of the day, six witnesses took the stand: three neighbors and three police officers.

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