Shootings of young people who went to wrong houses draw attention to ‘stand your ground’ laws – By Dylan Stableford (Yahoo News) / Ape 17 2023
Incidents in Kansas City, Mo., and upstate New York could renew debate over the rights of homeowners seeking to protect their property.
Two shootings of young people who mistakenly showed up at the wrong houses in two separate states have attracted national attention — and could renew the debate over the rights of those seeking to protect their property.
White man shoots Black teen who rang wrong doorbell
Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old Black boy, was shot in Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday night after he rang the doorbell at a home where he believed he was to pick up his two siblings.
The homeowner, Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old white man, is facing two felony counts, including assault in the first degree and armed criminal action, in connection with the shooting.
