Andrew Daniel Lester is an 84-year-old white man, who has been charged with the shooting of 16 years old Ralph Yarl on April 13, 2023, after ringing his doorbell in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Andrew Lester was arrested in the early morning hours of April 14 2023, for attempted assault. Lester was released after being held in custody for a short period of time, listed as “out of custody” and “general release” status on the same day.
On April 17, 2023, the Clay County, Missouri prosecutor’s office stated that they had not received a criminal referral from the Kansas City Police Department in connection with the shooting.
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Andrew Lester was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action later that day. First-degree assault is Missouri’s equivalent of attempted murder.
According to Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson, there is no evidence that Lester or Ralph spoke to one another prior to the shooting.
The prosecutor added that there is no evidence that the teen entered the home, and preliminary evidence shows Lester fired a.32 calibre revolver through a glass door on the teen.
According to the district attorney, there was a “racial component” to the case. If convicted, Lester could face up to life in prison.
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