What the hell is wrong with some people? This was attempted murder in America, nothing less. I hope this guy goes to jail for this. Thankfully the victim survived.
Here's an updated story:

Ralph Yarl: Black teen shot at doorstep after ringing wrong doorbell
Ralph Yarl's parents sent him to pick up his brothers, but he arrived at the wrong address.
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Here's an updated story:

Ralph Yarl: Andrew Lester charged with shooting boy who rang wrong doorbell
There was a "racial component" to the white homeowner's shooting of the black teen, a prosecutor says.
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