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Andrew Lester’s grandson comes to his defence and denies race played part in Ralph Yarl shooting

Daniel Ludwig told the Kansas City Star that his grandfather’s account of the events ‘hasn’t been reported’

The Independent UK

After Ralph Yarl shooting, Black people in Kansas City’s Northland keep fighting racism

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Before Theo Davis moved from Washington, D.C., to help pastor a church in Kansas City’s predominantly white neighborhoods north of the Missouri River, a Black church elder called him with a warning:

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Chiefs Check-in: Kansas City mulls option year for Clyde Edwards-Helaire

What's happening in #ChiefsKingdom? Check out the #Chiefs news of the day for April 21, 2023.

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Ralph Yarl rang the wrong doorbell and was shot by Andrew Lester. These key questions remain unanswered

As Ralph Yarl begins a long road to recovery and Andrew Lester faces the possibility of a life sentence on felony charges, Io Dodds explains what we still don’t know about the shooting

The Independent UK

Will Bunch: In frightened, paranoid, gun-crazed America, the real ‘stranger danger’ is to strangers

This is how fast things seem to be devolving in gun-crazed America. It’s been barely a week since we were stunned by the news that Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old honors student who accidentally rang the wrong doorbell at a Kansas City home, was shot in the head by the 84-year-old…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ralph Yarl – update: Andrew Lester’s family ‘disgusted’ by shooting as stand your ground laws in spotlight

Ralph Yarl’s recovery continues at home in Kansas City while a GoFundMe to help pay his medical bills has now topped $3.4m

The Independent UK

Chiefs GM Brett Veach says trading out of first round is a ‘possibility’

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach admitted to the possibility the team would be willing to trade out of the first round.

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Ralph Yarl neighbour chokes up remembering moment teen banged on door after being shot

Jodi Rae has spoken out about what happened to Ralph Yarl in Kansas City after he knocked on the wrong door when collecting his twin brothers, describing the trail of blood left across her property as the teen came begging for help

Daily Mirror

NFL announces headliners for 2023 NFL draft concert series in Kansas City

Fall Out Boy, Mötley Crüe and Thundercat will headline the 2023 NFL draft concert series in Kansas City from April 27th through April 29th. | from @TheJohnDillon

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‘Fear and paranoia.’ Grandson says Andrew Lester bought into conspiracies, disinformation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A grandson of the man charged with shooting a Black teen in Kansas City’s Northland last week said he was “appalled” and “disgusted” at his grandfather’s actions and is thankful Ralph Yarl is recovering.

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NFL Draft 2023 date and time as TV channel and live stream details confirmed

NFL Draft news as the sport's first big event of the 2023 League year nears, with C. J. Stroud and Bryce Young expected to be taken in the top two picks in the Kansas City showpiece

Football London

2 Chiefs to be recognized at 50th annual Kansas City Sports Awards

The Kansas City Sports Commission announced that #Chiefs DT Chris Jones and GM Brett Veach will receive honors at the 50th annual Kansas City Sports Awards.

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Gwyneth Paltrow and Kim Kardashian voice outrage over shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl

Celebrities Naomi Campbell, Halle Berry, and Viola Davis have also voiced support as outrage grows over the shooting and the treatment of the man responsible

The Independent UK

Ralph Yarl GoFundMe tops $3.2m after Black teen shot in the head by white homeowner

Donations have been flooding in to help Ralph Yarl and his family pay for his medical bills and recovery after Kansas City shooting

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The Independent UK

What we know about the shooting of Black teen who went to wrong house: ‘Ringing a doorbell is not a crime’

A Black teenager went to pick up his younger brothers from a friend’s house, accidentally rang the doorbell at the wrong address and was shot twice by a white homeowner. Now, a Missouri judge has ordered that there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial. Rachel Sharp…

The Independent UK

Ralph Yarl rang the wrong doorbell and was shot by Andrew Lester. These key questions remain unanswered

As Ralph Yarl begins a long road to recovery and Andrew Lester faces the possibility of a life sentence on felony charges, Io Dodds explains what we still don’t know about the shooting

The Independent UK

Andrew Lester: What we know about white homeowner charged with shooting Ralph Yarl

An 84-year-old man is charged with the shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl – a shooting prosecutors believe had a ‘racial’ element. Graeme Massie and Rachel Sharp report

Tribune News Service

Kansas City Royals equaled this ugly franchise record with 12-3 loss to Texas Rangers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Yogi Berra was wrong. This one was over before it was over.

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After days of silence, Missouri Gov. Parson accuses Biden of politicizing Yarl shooting

After days of refusing to weigh in on last week’s shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black 16-year-old Kansas City student, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday broke his silence and accused President Joe Biden of politicizing the incident.

Daily Mirror

Kansas City Chiefs send Patrick Mahomes workout request to NFL Draft prospect

The Kansas City Chiefs could add a wide receiver in next week's 2023 NFL Draft - and the franchise asked two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes to work out with a prospect

Tribune News Service

Man accused of shooting KC teen Ralph Yarl pleads not guilty

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andrew Lester, the white homeowner who is accused of shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black Kansas City teenager last week, appeared in Clay County court Wednesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NFL announces a week of community events in Kansas City for the 2023 NFL draft

The NFL has announced a week of community events in Kansas City for the 2023 NFL draft. | from @EdEastonJr

The Guardian - US

Calls grow for man who shot Black teen Ralph Yarl to be charged with hate crime

Homeowner, 84, already faces two felonies for shooting Black teen who knocked on wrong door to pick up siblings

Tribune News Service

Kansas City woman recalls helping Ralph Yarl after teen shot: ‘A brave young man’

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The night prosecutors say Black Kansas City teen Ralph Yarl was shot by white homeowner Andrew Lester, 84, Jodi was watching TV. Then, she heard banging at her front door, her handle rattling and a voice crying out, “I need help.”

The Independent UK

Ralph Yarl rang the wrong doorbell and was shot by Andrew Lester. These key questions remain unanswered

As Ralph Yarl begins a long road to recovery and Andrew Lester faces the possibility of a life sentence on felony charges, Io Dodds explains what we still don’t know about the shooting

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