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[CNN Breaking News] - The man who shot and wounded 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, a Black teen, after the teen went to the wrong home to pick up his siblings will face two felony charges, Clay County attorney Zachary Thompson announced early Monday evening.
The man will face charges of assault in the first degree & armed criminal action.
Police learned the teenager’s parents had asked him to pick up his siblings at an address on 115th Terrace, but he accidentally went to a home on 115th Street, where he was shot in the head & chest.
After spending 3 nights in the hospital, Ralph is recovering at home, being cared for by his mother who is a nurse.
“It is inescapable not to observe the racial dynamics here,” said family attorney Ben Crump. “If the roles were reversed,” he continued, “how much outraged would there be in America?”
At a weekend rally, community & family members marched to & demonstrated in front of the man’s house, calling for charges to be filed. Protesters marched as they chanted, “justice for Ralph” & “Black lives matter,” & carried signs reading, “Ringing a doorbell is not a crime” & “The shooter should do the time.”
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