Hundreds of people gathered Sunday to seek justice for Ralph Yarl, a black Missouri boy who was shot in the head after he rang the wrong doorbell while trying to pick up his twin brothers.
The homeowner who shot Yarl was taken into police custody and released 24 hours later.Democratic Missouri state Rep. Marlene Kerry called on full transparency from Kansas City police.
“Ultimately, this tragic incident underscores why ‘shoot first, ask questions later’ policies like so-called ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws do far more harm than good,” she said. “There is a thorough investigation underway now. There will be a thorough review in the prosecutor’s office,” he said.During a news conference Sunday, Police Chief Stacey Graves said: “I want everyone to know that I am listening.
Yarl was looking forward to graduating from high school and traveling to West Africa before starting college, his aunt said.Crump, Yarl’s attorney, said it’s “inescapable not to acknowledge the racial dynamics at play.” Spoonmore said her nephew is a member of his school’s Technology Student Association and Science Olympia Team.
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