A judge in Clay County Circuit Court has ruled that the prosecution of an 86-year-old White man, Andrew Lester, will proceed in the case of the shooting of a Black teenager in Kansas City, Missouri. The incident, which occurred in April 2023, involved Lester shooting a now-17-year-old, Ralph Yarl, who mistakenly went to Lester's home to pick up his younger siblings.
Lester has been charged with one count of felony assault in the first degree and one count of armed criminal action. Despite pleading not guilty, Lester's actions have raised questions about potential racial motivations, as the shooting has sparked national attention and scrutiny.
