Andrew D. Lester

Andrew D. Lester, an 86-year-old man from Kansas City, Mo., gained national attention after pleading guilty to second-degree assault for shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who mistakenly rang his doorbell while attempting to pick up his younger brothers in April 2023. The incident sparked widespread protests and discussions about race, as Yarl is Black and Lester is white, highlighting ongoing issues of racial tension in the community.