Regardless of the color of the skin, since when is it normal to shoot people who ring your doorbell? If you’re scared don’t open and call the police.
Just shooting is a murder attempt.

"The Clay County Prosecutor's Office announced that it filed two criminal charges against a suspect in the April 13 shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl in Kansas City, Missouri.

Andrew Lester, an 85-year-old white man, was charged with one count of felony assault in the first degree and one count of armed criminal action, also a felony, Clay County prosecuting attorney Zachary Thompson said during a press conference Monday evening."

Disgraceful

What you also dont mention is that the kid was shot in the head and then, when lying on the ground shot again.

Who the fuck does that

Of course not. You do not have a right to kill someone just because they are on your doorstep, not even in the U.S. "Stand your ground" is a justification for defending yourself when threatened, not a blank check to kill whomever you please.

It remains to be seen whether there was a racial aspect involved, but I suspect that there was. It doesn't matter in terms of legality (designating it a hate crime would not result in a greater penalty in this case), but it matters in that this kind of thing is an ongoing problem.

The man who did the shooting should be charged with attempted murder. There is no justification whatsoever for his actions.

I was shocked to hear this. I am praying for this boy's recovery.

@Djofull [quote] she was white, she was shot, so what did she do to deserve this ?
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Also nothing. But her killer was charged with second degree murder, and there doesn’t seem to have been any question about it. Yarl’s shooter was initially released, until there was an outcry.

See the difference ?

I'm not answering your loaded and insincere question.

It's being investigated. I am sure justice will prevail and I encourage you to stop doing the MSM's work and posting inflammatory and leading questions.

Nothing good will come of that.

Nothing. But there’s going to be parties on both sides using this to advance their agenda.

That kid didn't deserve it.


Shooter is only released as they considered it as self defense. There could be charges later after more investigations.

The important thing is that you guys stir up emotion before knowing the whole story.
That way it's more difficult to present the truth.

Read that he entered the house.

I clicked on this expecting to see conservatives making excuses and defenses. I was not disappointed. Well, in one sense. 🤔

If the homeowner felt threatened in any way it's justifiable in Missouri

That's an obvious murder.

@windinhishair, @MaBalzEsHari
[quote] So tell me, where is the war zone?[/quote]
The USA is the war zone; a place where questions about the deliberate, deadly shooting of an apparently innocent youth get turned into party-political propaganda and tribal-style interstate squabbling.

I also mean report strongbow’s posts for racism but he has blocked me

Based on the information you provided, it seems that a black teenager named Ralph Yarl was shot and seriously wounded for ringing the wrong doorbell by a white attacker who was subsequently released without charge. It is a tragic incident that highlights the ongoing issue of racial injustice and violence in many parts of the world. It is important for society to work towards addressing these issues and ensuring justice and equality for all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, or any other characteristic.

My take is that it was an 80 year old dude who has been fed a steady diet of fear from those who want to keep people afraid.

Gotta be faster at ding dong ditch.

Nobody deserves this

{@waterthefields] 🤔sadly a black guy in the wrong place at the wrong time thankfully he was not killed

I think it’s more a mental illness issue.
If it’s racism, it’s Hitler level type of racism

It was a mostly peaceful doorbell ringing

There is a thin line of right and wrong when "The Castle Law"..........or Stand Your Ground" laws are concerned. If video from any source backs up the old man...........he may have a case. If it backs up the black kid's statement.......the old man goes to jail. Until the evidence is known........who knows for sure?

Ridiculous

Nothing that I've heard of. I've also heard the shooter didn't even open the door, just shot through it at the kid?

I have to say the people defending the shooter here blew my mind. The best case defense I've seen is maybe he had dementia or was off his meds. I'm sorry, but if you have dementia or require medication to not shoot people out of paranoia you should not have a gun. I'm generally pro 2nd amendment, but this is yelling fire in a crowded room type of situation. People wanting to blame mental health instead of firearms need to be doing something about that mental health problem.

And if you may be a danger to yourself or others you should either be in a hospital or in a prison, depending on circumstance.

He was only acting in self defence so absolutely deserves to be released without charge

Charges are being brought. And more could come. But for starters it's felony assault. Attempted murder is probably waiting based on what other information they can gather.

Released without charge?! :(

Was this in 'murica?

Nothing. Guns are a permanent way to keep society from becoming a democracy. Like the cars and the poverty.

No, he's turned himself in. He faces charges. Pay attention to updated news ok?

[c=002673]I would like the complete context, but neither side is going to meet that "challenge." [/c]

This shit happens in Third World countries

That sounds like bologna

Stop stirring the pot of lies.

Nothing

He who?

So sad.

I don't know the story so no comment