Published: Apr. 29, 2024 at 10:57 AM CDT|Updated: Apr. 29, 2024 at 3:32 PM CDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On April 13, 2023, Andrew Lester was accused of shooting Northland teen Ralph Yarl after the boy had knocked at the wrong door to pick up his brothers.
He suffered a traumatic brain injury and spent months recovering and working to overcome the emotional and mental trauma of the shooting.
More than a year later, Yarl’s mother filed a civil lawsuit against Lester and the Highland Acres Homes Association.
Ralph Yarl, 16, was shot twice when he showed up to the wrong address attempting to pick up his siblings(kctv)
The lawsuit alleged the HOA “was aware or should have been aware of Andrew Lester’s propensity for violence, access to dangerous weapons and racial animus.”
Lester, 85, has been charged with first-degree felony assault and armed criminal action. Lester pleaded not guilty to both crimes.
His attorney has said his client was afraid and was defending himself. Lester’s trial is scheduled to begin in October.
