Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old man charged with shooting a Black teenager for mistakenly ringing his doorbell, passed away shortly after pleading guilty to lesser charges. The case, which drew significant outrage from civil rights advocates, symbolized ongoing racial tensions and gun violence issues in America. The incident occurred when Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old honor roll student, mistakenly approached Lester's home, where he was shot twice, including a serious wound to his head. The public reacted with heightened concern over the intersection of race and gun policies.
Yarl recalled confusion and disbelief when waiting at Lester's door, believing he was being welcomed, only to be faced with gunfire.
This case highlighted deep-seated issues of racism and U.S. gun laws, sparking outrage from civil rights activists following the tragic incident.
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