YuA 16-year-old was shot twice Thursday after he accidentally rang the doorbell of the wrong home to pick up his younger siblings in Kansas City, Missouri.
Ralph Jarl, who is only 16 years old, will be Shot “in the head and arm”according to a statement issued by the family’s attorney, as reported by CNN International.
The teen had arranged with his parents to pick up his siblings, on the 13th, around 10:30 pm (local time), at NE 115th Terrace, but had mistakenly headed to NE 115th Street. Kansas City police said the homeowner shot him.
He was seriously injured and taken to hospital, where his condition is stable. Despite the seriousness of his injury and the seriousness of his condition, Ralph is alive and recovering.The lawyers said in a statement.
Speaking to reporters Sunday, Kansas City police said the homeowner — whose identity was not released — was arrested, detained for 24 hours, and eventually released pending further investigation, due to the need to obtain an official statement from the victim. and collecting forensic evidence.
This is because, under Missouri law, a person can be held for up to 24 hours to investigate a crime, at which time they must be formally charged or released.
Asked if the shooting was racially motivated, the police chief indicated that “the information collected so far does not indicate racial motives.” “It is an ongoing investigation. But as Chief of Police, I am aware of the racial components of this case.”he added.
Chief Graves spoke with the media on an update on the case involving the shot juvenile Thursday night. pic.twitter.com/ZTHPbwWcto
– kcpolice (kcpolice) April 16, 2023
The shooting sparked a protest in Kansas City on Sunday, where hundreds gathered outside the home where Jarl was shot. Protesters marched chanting “Justice for Ralph” and “Black Lives Matter” and holding signs reading “Ringing the Bell Isn’t a Crime” and “Shooter Must Serve Time”.
Also, the American actress, Halle Berry, has already expressed her displeasure with what happened, on the social networking site Twitter, by sharing a photo of the young man. “His name is Ralph Jarl and I am sick of that feeling… My heart breaks to learn that this precious 16-year-old, who accidentally knocked on the door at the wrong address in an attempt to pick up his brothers, got a gunshot wound to the head. This man shot Ralph in the head through the glass door, and then, when Jarl was bleeding on the floor, shot him again.‘, reads the note.
its name #ralfirel I am sick and tired of this feeling… My heart broke completely when I learned that this precious 16-year-old, who accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong address trying to pick up his siblings, was shot in the head… (1/3) pic.twitter.com/4VaZo7EFVE
– halleberry April 17, 2023
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