The White homeowner accused of shooting a Black teen who rang his doorbell turns himself in and is released on bail The homeowner opened fire through a locked glass door without any words exchanged because he thought the teen was trying to break in and was “scared to death” due to the boy’s size, according to statements in a probable cause document obtained by CNN.Īn image of Ralph Yarl taken from social media From Instagram Police and Ralph’s family said he was trying to pick up his siblings but went to the wrong address. The arraignment and health update come less than a week after Lester allegedly shot Ralph in the head and arm after the teen rang the man’s doorbell. “We are continuing to work with law enforcement to gather any and all evidence available in this case.”ĬNN has not been able to reach Lester’s attorney. “While charges have been filed, this remains an active investigation,” prosecutors said in a statement. He is scheduled to be back in court on June 1. He cannot possess any weapons, must surrender his passport and remain in Missouri, and is ordered not to have any contact with Yarl or Yarl’s family members. Part of his bond conditions include reporting to police within 24 hours and once a month afterward. Lester, who is out on $200,000 bond, attempted to speak with the judge throughout the proceeding but was not argumentative. From Shaun KingĪlso on Wednesday, the homeowner, Andrew Lester, entered a not guilty plea in court on felony charges of assault in the first degree and armed criminal action. Ralph Yarl sits on a bench next to attorney Lee Merritt in a photo posted Wednesday by activist and family spokesperson Shaun King.
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