Ralph Yarl
Ralph Yarl is a Black honor student from Kansas City who gained national attention after being shot by an elderly homeowner in April 2023 when he mistakenly rang the wrong doorbell while trying to pick up his younger siblings. The incident sparked a widespread conversation about race, gun violence, and self-defense laws in America.
Born on Apr 13, 2006 (18 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 80,707 | $2,700,000 | 3,210$ |
| United States | 3 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 200,130 | $21,000,000 | 12,697$ |
| Canada | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,159 | $1,700,000 | 723$ |
| Totals | 8 | 436,893,900 | 296,996 | $25,400,000 | 16,630$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Ralph Yarl is a Black honor student who was shot by Andrew Lester after mistakenly ringing his doorbell.
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United States:
Ralph Yarl is a Black honor student who rang the white man’s doorbell by mistake.
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United Kingdom:
Ralph Yarl was shot by Andrew Lester after accidentally ringing his doorbell.
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United Kingdom:
Ralph Yarl was shot by Andrew Lester after mistakenly ringing his doorbell.
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United States:
Ralph Yarl was shot by Andrew D. Lester after ringing the wrong doorbell.
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Canada:
Ralph Yarl is a Black honour student who was shot by Andrew Lester after mistakenly ringing his doorbell.
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United Kingdom:
Ralph Yarl, who was 16 when he was shot, survived his injuries.
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United States:
Ralph Yarl is a Black honor student who was shot by Andrew Lester after mistakenly ringing his doorbell.
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