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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Hawkinson

Retiree who shot Black teen that mistakenly rang his doorbell pleads guilty to lesser charge

Andrew Lester, pictured, has pleaded guilty to shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl in April 2023 after the 16-year-old mistakenly rang his doorbell - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Andrew Lester, the man who shot Black teenager Ralph Yarl after he mistakenly rang his doorbell, has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault.

Lester, then 84 years old, shot Yarl twice in April 2023 when the 16-year-old arrived at his house believing it was where he needed to pick up his siblings. Yarl survived and has since graduated high school.

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