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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Prosecutor says Ralph Yarl shooting had ‘racial component’ as suspect’s alleged threat revealed

Kansas City Police

Authorities in Kansas City, Missouri have confirmed that there was a "racial component" to the shooting of Black teenager Ralph Yarl.

The 16-year-old's family have said he was simply trying to pick up his younger twin brothers when he rang the wrong doorbell by mistake and was shot by the white homeowner last Thursday night.

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