Key takeaways:
- Clay County Prosecutor Zachary Thompson has filed two felony counts against Andrew D. Lester: assault in the first degree and armed criminal action.
- The shooting occurred when 16-year-old Ralph Yarl went to the wrong address to pick up his younger brothers and was shot in the arm.
- The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with the Kansas City Police Department working with the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office to ensure a thorough investigation.
Kansas City, Missouri, authorities have announced felony charges against an 85-year-old White man accused of shooting a 16-year-old Black teen who had mistakenly gone to the man’s home to pick up his younger siblings.
At a Monday evening news conference, Clay County Prosecutor Zachary Thompson said he had filed two felony counts against Andrew D. Lester: assault in the first degree and armed criminal action. Thompson said the potential punishment for the assault charge is up to life in prison.
The announcement came less than an hour after Kansas City police said they had submitted their investigation to the prosecutor’s office for review. According to the probable cause statement, the rounds were fired through a glass door.
The shooting occurred last week when 16-year-old Ralph Yarl went to the wrong address to pick up his younger brothers. Yarl was shot in the arm and is expected to make a full recovery.
The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for justice for Yarl. The Kansas City Police Department has said it is working with the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office to ensure a thorough investigation.
The case is ongoing and no further details have been released.
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