Kansas City Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting death of 6-year-old Sir'Antonio Brown. The suspects, Lakevis Sloan, 20, and an unnamed 17-year-old male, were taken into custody Tuesday evening in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The shooting occurred on May 3rd when Sir'Antonio was playing in a Kansas City yard with his uncle and a 7-year-old cousin, and the suspects have been charged with second-degree murder. Police are continuing to investigate and have asked anyone with information to contact them.
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16-year-old Ralph Yarl from Kansas City, Missouri, is recovering after being shot by a White homeowner last week. His mother, Cleo Nagbe, said he is doing well physically but is still dealing with emotional trauma. The shooting has made national headlines, and Yarl's family is hoping for justice to be served.
Ralph Yarl, a Black high school junior from Kansas City, Missouri, was shot in the head and arm last Thursday night after mistakenly ringing the doorbell of a home. Former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.) has condemned the incident, calling for an end to gun violence and injustice in the United States. Despite his injuries, Ralph is doing well and the Kansas City Police Department is still investigating the incident.
Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old homeowner in Kansas City, has been charged with two felonies for shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl. James Lynch, a 42-year-old father of three, found Ralph motionless and covered in blood after hearing shouting outside. The shooting has sparked outrage in the community, raising questions about why Lester felt the need to use deadly force.
An 85-year-old White man has been charged with two felonies for shooting a 16-year-old Black teen who had mistakenly gone to the man's home. The potential punishment for the assault charge is up to life in prison. The incident has sparked outrage in the community and the Kansas City Police Department is working with the Clay County Prosecutor's Office to ensure a thorough investigation.
A 16-year-old boy, Ralph Yarl, was hospitalized Thursday night after being shot while trying to pick up his younger twin brothers. Kansas City police are working to quickly prepare evidence for the Clay County prosecutor and have not released any further information. Yarl's family has started an online fundraiser and petition calling for justice.
A 16-year-old high school junior was shot and wounded after mistakenly ringing the wrong doorbell in Kansas City, Missouri. Civil rights attorneys S. Lee Merritt and [...] have been hired by the family and are calling for a full investigation into the shooting. The Kansas City Police Department is currently investigating the incident and has asked anyone with information to contact them.
Bonnie Gooch, a 78-year-old woman with two past bank robbery convictions, is facing a new felony charge after allegedly handing a teller a note demanding "13,000 small bills" during a recent Missouri heist. If convicted, she could face up to seven years in prison. The case is still under investigation and no further information has been released.