SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting on Monday in Topeka have arrest 36-year-old Christopher L. Brown of Topeka, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.

Just after 6:30p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a report of gunshots in the 2300 block of SE Bellview Avenue in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.

First responders found 33-year-old Sherman Coleman, Jr. suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he died.

As a result of the investigation, police reported on Thursday they arrested Brown and booked him on requested charges of Murder in the 1st Degree, Criminal possession of a weapon and a Violation of the offender registration act.

Brown has been a registered offender since 2015 for convictions that include attempted aggravated murder, criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied dwelling and aggravated assault.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682071208821.png" alt="Brown-photo KBI offender registry" />
 <figcaption>Brown-photo KBI offender registry</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting on Monday in Topeka have arrest 36-year-old Christopher L. Brown of Topeka, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.Just after 6:30p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a report of gunshots in the 2300 block of SE Bellview Avenue in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Edward Stanley.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681821530853.png" alt="-Police on the scene of the investigation Monday evening-Photo by Phil Anderson courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>-Police on the scene of the investigation Monday evening-Photo by Phil Anderson courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>First responders found 33-year-old Sherman Coleman, Jr. suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he died.As a result of the investigation, police reported on Thursday they arrested Brown and booked him on requested charges of Murder in the 1st Degree, Criminal possession of a weapon and a Violation of the offender registration act.Brown has been a registered offender since 2015 for convictions that include attempted aggravated murder, criminal discharge of a firearm at an occupied dwelling and aggravated assault.

Kansas registered offender arrested for man's murder

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges.

On Wednesday, police in Atchison arrested 60-year-old&nbsp;James W. Schneider of Lawrence on a Douglas County warrant for alleged domestic battery, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Schneider has a previous conviction for attempted aggravated assault in Johnson County, according to the Kanas Dept. of Corrections.&nbsp; He is no longer in custody in Atchison County, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682007695314.png" alt="Schneider-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Schneider-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges.On Wednesday, police in Atchison arrested 60-year-old&nbsp;James W. Schneider of Lawrence on a Douglas County warrant for alleged domestic battery, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.Schneider has a previous conviction for attempted aggravated assault in Johnson County, according to the Kanas Dept. of Corrections.&nbsp; He is no longer in custody in Atchison County, according to online jail records.

Police catch Kan. felon wanted for alleged domestic battery

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682004838585.jpeg" alt="Charles Wesley Allen Anderson Fourth, Criminal deprivation of property; Arrested 04/20" />
 <figcaption>Charles Wesley Allen Anderson Fourth, Criminal deprivation of property; Arrested 04/20</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682005046870.jpeg" alt="Dominique Trevonne Patrick, Violate protection order; Condition of pre-trial orders; Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; misdemeanor; Transporting an open container; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Unsafe turning or stopping; Failure to give proper signal; Arrested 04/20" />
 <figcaption>Dominique Trevonne Patrick, Violate protection order; Condition of pre-trial orders; Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; misdemeanor; Transporting an open container; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Unsafe turning or stopping; Failure to give proper signal; Arrested 04/20</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682005202871.jpeg" alt="Thomas Allen Reyes, Failure to appear; Arrested 04/19" />
 <figcaption>Thomas Allen Reyes, Failure to appear; Arrested 04/19</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681919584839.jpeg" alt="Marquez Antonio Staton, Failure to appear; Arrested 04/19" />
 <figcaption>Marquez Antonio Staton, Failure to appear; Arrested 04/19</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682005649932.jpeg" alt="Ashley Gino Techur, Probation violation; Arrested 04/20" />
 <figcaption>Ashley Gino Techur, Probation violation; Arrested 04/20</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682005738275.jpeg" alt="Richard Tun, DUI-Liquor/Drugs(1st Offense); No proof of insurance; No registration; illegal or expired tags; Arrested 04/20" />
 <figcaption>Richard Tun, DUI-Liquor/Drugs(1st Offense); No proof of insurance; No registration; illegal or expired tags; Arrested 04/20</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682005907830.jpeg" alt="Sonya Simone Monae La Williams, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; misdemeanor; Maximum speed limits; Arrested 04/20" />
 <figcaption>Sonya Simone Monae La Williams, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; misdemeanor; Maximum speed limits; Arrested 04/20</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos April 20

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent attack on a man and woman.

On Sunday, April 9, deputies responded to a report of a disturbance with an assault in progress at a residence in the 5000 block of SE Adams Street in rural Shawnee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Deputies located a man and woman with injuries.&nbsp;The male was treated at a local hospital for injuries to his face and head and the woman sustained minor facial injuries.

During the investigation, it was discovered that a 45-year-old female arrived at the residence and appeared to be suffering from a mental health condition. The male homeowner was attempting to help the woman when a man later identified as 20-year-old Brevin O. Canady of Topeka, arrived on scene. Canady then attacked the homeowner and the woman, unprovoked, before leaving the scene. 

Unknown to the homeowner, the woman who arrived at the residence had previously taken a vehicle from Canady. On April 15, 2023, an arrest warrant was issued for Canady.

On April 18, members of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Warrant Unit took Canady into custody in the 4400 block of SE Adams Street, according to Christian. He is being held on requested charges of aggravated battery and battery.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681931667604.png" alt="Canady-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Canady-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an alleged violent attack on a man and woman.On Sunday, April 9, deputies responded to a report of a disturbance with an assault in progress at a residence in the 5000 block of SE Adams Street in rural Shawnee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.Deputies located a man and woman with injuries.&nbsp;The male was treated at a local hospital for injuries to his face and head and the woman sustained minor facial injuries.During the investigation, it was discovered that a 45-year-old female arrived at the residence and appeared to be suffering from a mental health condition. The male homeowner was attempting to help the woman when a man later identified as 20-year-old Brevin O. Canady of Topeka, arrived on scene. Canady then attacked the homeowner and the woman, unprovoked, before leaving the scene. Unknown to the homeowner, the woman who arrived at the residence had previously taken a vehicle from Canady. On April 15, 2023, an arrest warrant was issued for Canady.On April 18, members of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Warrant Unit took Canady into custody in the 4400 block of SE Adams Street, according to Christian. He is being held on requested charges of aggravated battery and battery.

Fugitive task force arrests Kansas man for violent attack on couple

SHAWNEE COUNTY–Law enforcement authorities investigating a second fatal shooting this week in Topeka have identified the victim as 55-year-old Troy Shepard ofTopeka and arrested 32-year-old Christopher F. Ray of Topeka in connection with the killing.

Just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to report of a shooting in the 900 block of SW 17th Street in Topeka, according to Lt. Ron Ekis.

Officers located Shepard suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.&nbsp;

Ray is being held on requested charges of first-degree murder, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.

On Monday 33-year-old Sherman Coleman Jr, of Topeka died from injuries in a shooting in the&nbsp;&nbsp;2300 block of SE Bellview Avenue in Topeka.

Police have not released&nbsp; possible suspect details in these cases.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681931386406.png" alt="Ray-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Ray-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY–Law enforcement authorities investigating a second fatal shooting this week in Topeka have identified the victim as 55-year-old Troy Shepard ofTopeka and arrested 32-year-old Christopher F. Ray of Topeka in connection with the killing.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681864464057.png" alt="-Police on the scene of the investigation Tuesday -photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
 <figcaption>-Police on the scene of the investigation Tuesday -photo courtesy WIBW TV</figcaption>
 </figure>Just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to report of a shooting in the 900 block of SW 17th Street in Topeka, according to Lt. Ron Ekis.Officers located Shepard suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.&nbsp;Ray is being held on requested charges of first-degree murder, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks.On Monday 33-year-old Sherman Coleman Jr, of Topeka died from injuries in a shooting in the&nbsp;&nbsp;2300 block of SE Bellview Avenue in Topeka.Police have not released&nbsp; possible suspect details in these cases.

Police arrest suspect in Kansas homicide investigation

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Salina woman was arrested for an alleged violent attack.

Just before 5p.m. Tuesday, police officers were sent to the 200 block of E. Iron Avenue in Salina for the report of a domestic dispute in a car, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

He said that a 20-year-old Wichita man and Melissa Baker, 20, of Salina, allegedly were having an argument inside a 2001 Buick Century that Baker was driving on E. Iron Avenue.

Baker pulled over in the 200 block of E. Iron Avenue to let the man out. He told police that at that point, Baker crawled over the console of the car and allegedly attacked him while he was trying to get out. He said she also allegedly stabbed him in his right arm with a pair of scissors. At one point, Baker also allegedly broke his cell phone.

Forrester said the man's injuries were consistent with what he told police. Baker also was allegedly found to be in possession of a personal use amount of marijuana, Forrester said.

Police arrested Baker on requested charges of Aggravated battery, Disorderly conduct, Domestic battery, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Damage to property.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681908507297.jpeg" alt="Melissa Baker. Photo Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Melissa Baker. Photo Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Salina woman was arrested for an alleged violent attack.Just before 5p.m. Tuesday, police officers were sent to the 200 block of E. Iron Avenue in Salina for the report of a domestic dispute in a car, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.He said that a 20-year-old Wichita man and Melissa Baker, 20, of Salina, allegedly were having an argument inside a 2001 Buick Century that Baker was driving on E. Iron Avenue.Baker pulled over in the 200 block of E. Iron Avenue to let the man out. He told police that at that point, Baker crawled over the console of the car and allegedly attacked him while he was trying to get out. He said she also allegedly stabbed him in his right arm with a pair of scissors. At one point, Baker also allegedly broke his cell phone.Forrester said the man's injuries were consistent with what he told police. Baker also was allegedly found to be in possession of a personal use amount of marijuana, Forrester said.Police arrested Baker on requested charges of Aggravated battery, Disorderly conduct, Domestic battery, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Damage to property.

Police: Kan. woman stabbed man with scissors during car fight

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a check writing scam.

On Feb. 14, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the scam and fraudulent check case involving at least Barton County-area business, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir. 

The individual in question wrote checks at businesses, produced proper identification and purchased large quantities of merchandise. The business later discovered the checks and identification were forged.

The Sheriff’s Office was able to identify the suspect as 65-year-old Roger Kornegay of Mount Olive, North Carolina. He had been recently released from federal parole. Investigators discovered Kornegay had been using more than 25 aliases and has a criminal history involving financial crimes.

Detectives had obtained a warrant for his arrest and have been in the process of tracking his location for several weeks.

The Sheriff’s Office learned that Kornegay was in Nebraska, possibly headed to Oberlin, Kansas. With the assistance of the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office and the Oberlin Police Department, Kornegay was arrested on a Barton County District Court warrant for forgery and theft. 

Kornegay is currently being held on a $100,000 bond in the Decatur County jai. He will be transported to Barton County Wednesday, according to Bellendir.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681916228349.jpeg" alt="Security camera photo Barton Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Security camera photo Barton Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a check writing scam.On Feb. 14, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the scam and fraudulent check case involving at least Barton County-area business, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir. The individual in question wrote checks at businesses, produced proper identification and purchased large quantities of merchandise. The business later discovered the checks and identification were forged.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681916413116.jpeg" alt="Kornegay -photo Decatur County" />
 <figcaption>Kornegay -photo Decatur County</figcaption>
 </figure>The Sheriff’s Office was able to identify the suspect as 65-year-old Roger Kornegay of Mount Olive, North Carolina. He had been recently released from federal parole. Investigators discovered Kornegay had been using more than 25 aliases and has a criminal history involving financial crimes.Detectives had obtained a warrant for his arrest and have been in the process of tracking his location for several weeks.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681916433018.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Sheriff’s Office learned that Kornegay was in Nebraska, possibly headed to Oberlin, Kansas. With the assistance of the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office and the Oberlin Police Department, Kornegay was arrested on a Barton County District Court warrant for forgery and theft. Kornegay is currently being held on a $100,000 bond in the Decatur County jai. He will be transported to Barton County Wednesday, according to Bellendir.&nbsp;

Suspect in Kansas check writing scam captured

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681914281276.jpeg" alt="Frances Barrette Cleveland, Failure to appear; Arrested 4/18" />
 <figcaption>Frances Barrette Cleveland, Failure to appear; Arrested 4/18</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681915842470.jpeg" alt="Kamarie Dennis Okei Hyman, Failure to appear; Arrested 04/18" />
 <figcaption>Kamarie Dennis Okei Hyman, Failure to appear; Arrested 04/18</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681916244659.jpeg" alt="Kanavis Korderic Mitchell, Unlawful damage to property; Arrested 04/18" />
 <figcaption>Kanavis Korderic Mitchell, Unlawful damage to property; Arrested 04/18</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681916518068.jpeg" alt="Sabine Renate Morgan, Failure to appear; Arrested 04/18" />
 <figcaption>Sabine Renate Morgan, Failure to appear; Arrested 04/18</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681916568242.jpeg" alt="Zachary Patti, Unlawful damage to property; Arrested 04/18" />
 <figcaption>Zachary Patti, Unlawful damage to property; Arrested 04/18</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos April 19

SALINE COUNTY —A Kansas man with an active warrant now faces requested charges that include aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer after an alleged incident at a north Salina motel late Monday afternoon.

An officer was sent to the Airliner Motel, 781 N. Broadway Boulevard, where Darin Stewart, 28, Salina, was staying. Stewart was known to have an active probation violation warrant from Saline County District Court, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

Upon arrival at Stewart's room at the Airliner Motel, the officer made contact with Kimberly OConnor, 32, of Salina, who told the officer that Stewart was in the room and then allegedly attempted to shut the door on the officer, Forrester said.

The officer was able to enter the room, and saw Stewart allegedly holding an unfolded four-inch black knife. Stewart allegedly pointed the knife at the officer and told him to come in the room.

Forrester said Stewart eventually dropped the knife, but continued to ignore commands from the officer. OConnor allegedly attempted to prevent the officer from taking Stewart into custody. At one point, Stewart advanced toward the officer and was tased, Forrester said. Stewart was then taken into custody.

Stewart was arrested on the warrant and the following requested charges, Forrester said.

●Aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer

●Felony interference with a law enforcement officer

Forrester said OConnor was arrested on the requested charge of felony interference with a law enforcement officer.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681824009775.jpeg" alt="Darin Stewart Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Darin Stewart Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINE COUNTY —A Kansas man with an active warrant now faces requested charges that include aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer after an alleged incident at a north Salina motel late Monday afternoon.An officer was sent to the Airliner Motel, 781 N. Broadway Boulevard, where Darin Stewart, 28, Salina, was staying. Stewart was known to have an active probation violation warrant from Saline County District Court, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.Upon arrival at Stewart's room at the Airliner Motel, the officer made contact with Kimberly OConnor, 32, of Salina, who told the officer that Stewart was in the room and then allegedly attempted to shut the door on the officer, Forrester said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681823356521.jpeg" alt="Kimberly OConnor-photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Kimberly OConnor-photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The officer was able to enter the room, and saw Stewart allegedly holding an unfolded four-inch black knife. Stewart allegedly pointed the knife at the officer and told him to come in the room.Forrester said Stewart eventually dropped the knife, but continued to ignore commands from the officer. OConnor allegedly attempted to prevent the officer from taking Stewart into custody. At one point, Stewart advanced toward the officer and was tased, Forrester said. Stewart was then taken into custody.Stewart was arrested on the warrant and the following requested charges, Forrester said.●Aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer●Felony interference with a law enforcement officerForrester said OConnor was arrested on the requested charge of felony interference with a law enforcement officer.

Police use taser on wanted Kansas man who had a knife

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Wearing a red cap and a Buffalo Bills pullover, safety Damar Hamlin sat down at the podium and declared he’s ready to resume playing football.

“This event was life-changing, but it’s not the end of my story,” Hamlin said Tuesday, speaking at a news conference at the team’s facility for the first time since he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati four months ago.

“I plan on making a comeback to the NFL,” Hamlin added. “My heart is still in the game.”

Hamlin spoke a few hours after general manager Brandon Beane announced Hamlin was cleared to play and was attending the team’s voluntary workout program, the latest and biggest steps in the 25-year-old’s remarkable recovery.

“He’s fully cleared. He’s here and he is of the mindset. He’s in a great headspace to come back and make his return,” Beane told reporters.

Beane said the clearance came after Hamlin met with a third and final specialist on Friday, with all three being in agreement that Hamlin can resume playing without any fear of setbacks or complications. While the Bills had their head athletic trainer sit in on Hamlin’s meetings with specialists, Beane said the team is following the lead of the specialists.

“He’s such a great kid and has such a great family, and it’s exciting to go from a guy who was fighting for his life to now,” Beane said. “His story hasn’t been written. Now it’s about his comeback.”

Hamlin’s teammates were elated to see him back in the facility working out.

“D-Ham is a special person, a beautiful soul,” fellow safety Micah Hyde said. “I look up to him, especially how he’s bounced back after facing adversity. A little scary. But to see him well and in the building and move around a little bit, it gives you a little energy.”

Hamlin’s recovery is personal to many who watched in shock as Hamlin collapsed on the field on a nationally televised “Monday Night Football” game, but moreso for Beane. While the Bills returned home after the game initially was suspended and eventually canceled, Beane spent the first four days at Hamlin’s side, including when he was awakened from a medically induced coma at the University Cincinnati Medical Center.

“It was all about his health, and it’s always going to be about his health,” Beane said. “But to truly, you know, however many months later be talking about he’s fully cleared is pretty remarkable. And I’m excited for him and his family where for where they are on his journey.”

Hamlin collapsed after making what appeared to be a routine tackle in the first quarter of a Jan. 2 game against the Bengals. His collapse led to an outporing of support from around the NFL and across North America, with donations made to Hamlin’s charitable organization topping more than $9 million.

The second-year player from Pittsburgh’s exurb of McKee’s Rock spent nearly 10 days recovering in hospitals in Cincinnati and Buffalo before being released. He eventually began visiting the Bills’ facility and attended the team’s season-ending 27-10 loss to Cincinnati in the divisional round of the playoffs.

Hamlin has since made numerous appearances around the country, including meeting with President Joe Biden last month.

Biden posted a tweet on the visit that read: “Hamlin’s courage, resilience, and spirit inspired the American people. And what’s more: he turned recovery into action — and our country is better for it.”

The White House said in a statement that Hamlin’s efforts during his recovery had helped to “make life-saving technologies more widely available.” Biden previously spoke by phone with Hamlin’s parents while visiting Cincinnati on Jan. 4, two days after the game and while Hamlin was in the hospital.

Hamlin’s visit to Washington came as part of the player’s desire to back a bill that would increase access to defibrillators in public and private elementary and secondary schools.

During the Super Bowl festivities in Arizona in February, he received the NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Award. He also took part in a pregame ceremony in which the NFL honored the Bills’ and Bengals’ training and medical staffs and first responders who treated him.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Wearing a red cap and a Buffalo Bills pullover, safety Damar Hamlin sat down at the podium and declared he’s ready to resume playing football.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">“This is not the end of my story. I plan to make a comeback to the NFL.” 🫶 <a href="https://t.co/jlAMdErKWk">pic.twitter.com/jlAMdErKWk</a>&mdash; Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills/status/1648384392128020481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“This event was life-changing, but it’s not the end of my story,” Hamlin said Tuesday, speaking at a news conference at the team’s facility for the first time since he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati four months ago.“I plan on making a comeback to the NFL,” Hamlin added. “My heart is still in the game.”Hamlin spoke a few hours after general manager Brandon Beane announced Hamlin was cleared to play and was attending the team’s voluntary workout program, the latest and biggest steps in the 25-year-old’s remarkable recovery.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Per GM Brandon Beane, Damar Hamlin has been cleared to resume full football activities.<a href="https://twitter.com/HamlinIsland?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HamlinIsland</a> is in Buffalo and in a great headspace. ❤️💙 <a href="https://t.co/wa2ZfGm8mX">pic.twitter.com/wa2ZfGm8mX</a>&mdash; Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills/status/1648340190140956676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“He’s fully cleared. He’s here and he is of the mindset. He’s in a great headspace to come back and make his return,” Beane told reporters.Beane said the clearance came after Hamlin met with a third and final specialist on Friday, with all three being in agreement that Hamlin can resume playing without any fear of setbacks or complications. While the Bills had their head athletic trainer sit in on Hamlin’s meetings with specialists, Beane said the team is following the lead of the specialists.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Damar Hamlin is working out with the team today in Buffalo. Glad to have you back, 3. 🫶 <a href="https://t.co/n80HheSIaG">pic.twitter.com/n80HheSIaG</a>&mdash; Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills/status/1648342750566182915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“He’s such a great kid and has such a great family, and it’s exciting to go from a guy who was fighting for his life to now,” Beane said. “His story hasn’t been written. Now it’s about his comeback.”Hamlin’s teammates were elated to see him back in the facility working out.“D-Ham is a special person, a beautiful soul,” fellow safety Micah Hyde said. “I look up to him, especially how he’s bounced back after facing adversity. A little scary. But to see him well and in the building and move around a little bit, it gives you a little energy.”Hamlin’s recovery is personal to many who watched in shock as Hamlin collapsed on the field on a nationally televised “Monday Night Football” game, but moreso for Beane. While the Bills returned home after the game initially was suspended and eventually canceled, Beane spent the first four days at Hamlin’s side, including when he was awakened from a medically induced coma at the University Cincinnati Medical Center.“It was all about his health, and it’s always going to be about his health,” Beane said. “But to truly, you know, however many months later be talking about he’s fully cleared is pretty remarkable. And I’m excited for him and his family where for where they are on his journey.”Hamlin collapsed after making what appeared to be a routine tackle in the first quarter of a Jan. 2 game against the Bengals. His collapse led to an outporing of support from around the NFL and across North America, with donations made to Hamlin’s charitable organization topping more than $9 million.The second-year player from Pittsburgh’s exurb of McKee’s Rock spent nearly 10 days recovering in hospitals in Cincinnati and Buffalo before being released. He eventually began visiting the Bills’ facility and attended the team’s season-ending 27-10 loss to Cincinnati in the divisional round of the playoffs.Hamlin has since made numerous appearances around the country, including meeting with President Joe Biden last month.Biden posted a tweet on the visit that read: “Hamlin’s courage, resilience, and spirit inspired the American people. And what’s more: he turned recovery into action — and our country is better for it.”The White House said in a statement that Hamlin’s efforts during his recovery had helped to “make life-saving technologies more widely available.” Biden previously spoke by phone with Hamlin’s parents while visiting Cincinnati on Jan. 4, two days after the game and while Hamlin was in the hospital.Hamlin’s visit to Washington came as part of the player’s desire to back a bill that would increase access to defibrillators in public and private elementary and secondary schools.During the Super Bowl festivities in Arizona in February, he received the NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Award. He also took part in a pregame ceremony in which the NFL honored the Bills’ and Bengals’ training and medical staffs and first responders who treated him.___

🎥Damar Hamlin cleared to play football after cardiac arrest

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on multiple charges after a traffic stop.

Just before 5p.m. April 15, a sheriff's deputy initiated a traffic stop for speeding on US 36 near Horned Owl Road, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

The deputy spoke with a female driver less than 18 years of age and it was discovered that she did not possess a valid drivers license. 

A Brown County K-9 arrived and Carla alerted on the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and items of evidence were seized such as an open container of whiskey, methamphetamine, marijuana, syringes, fentanyl, paraphernalia, scales etc. 

An investigation following the search resulted in the arrest of the passenger in the vehicle, Camden Hubbard 42 of Wamego.

Hubbard was booked on requested Charges of Aggravated Human Trafficking victim &gt;14, Aggravated Child Endangerment &lt;18, Contributing to a Child's Misconduct, Conspiracy Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Use Communication Device to Facilitate Felony, Transport Open Container, Improper Vehicle Registration, Possession of Opiate, Possession of Stimulant, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He remains in custody, according to online jail records.

The case will be forwarded to the Brown County attorney for review.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681813980364.png" alt="Hubbard-photo Brown County" />
 <figcaption>Hubbard-photo Brown County</figcaption>
 </figure>BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on multiple charges after a traffic stop.Just before 5p.m. April 15, a sheriff's deputy initiated a traffic stop for speeding on US 36 near Horned Owl Road, according to Sheriff John Merchant.The deputy spoke with a female driver less than 18 years of age and it was discovered that she did not possess a valid drivers license. A Brown County K-9 arrived and Carla alerted on the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and items of evidence were seized such as an open container of whiskey, methamphetamine, marijuana, syringes, fentanyl, paraphernalia, scales etc. An investigation following the search resulted in the arrest of the passenger in the vehicle, Camden Hubbard 42 of Wamego. Hubbard was booked on requested Charges of Aggravated Human Trafficking victim &gt;14, Aggravated Child Endangerment &lt;18, Contributing to a Child's Misconduct, Conspiracy Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Use Communication Device to Facilitate Felony, Transport Open Container, Improper Vehicle Registration, Possession of Opiate, Possession of Stimulant, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He remains in custody, according to online jail records.The case will be forwarded to the Brown County attorney for review.

Wamego man accused of child sex trafficking 

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681822627364.jpeg" alt="Stephanie Lasha Brazzle, Possession of marijuana; Possession of controlled substance; unknown substance; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Outside warrant; Arrested 4/17" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681823035515.jpeg" alt="Daniel Joseph Henry, Driving while suspended; 2nd or subsequent conviction; Vehicle liability insurance; Liability coverage required; Defective motorcycle tail lamp; Arrested 4/17" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681823281643.jpeg" alt="Flavio Cesar Ortiz-Auina, DUI-Liquor/Drugs(2nd offense); Arrested 4/17" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681823362516.jpeg" alt="Dwight Andre Reid, Failure to appear; Possession of marijuana 1st offense; Possession of drug paraphernalia; Arrested 4/17" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681823448000.jpeg" alt="Nicholas Wayne Rinehart, Parole Violation; Arrested 4/17" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681823571158.jpeg" alt="Kelly Ann Johnston Simmons, Failure to appear x2; Arrested 4/17" />
 <figcaption>Kelly Ann Johnston Simmons, Failure to appear x2; Arrested 4/17</figcaption>
 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos April 18

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on multiple charges after a weekend standoff.

Just before 5:30p.m. on April 16, police responded to a domestic violence disturbance with a weapon at a home in the 7000 block of West Freeman in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.&nbsp;

 A 911 caller reported a man identified as 20-year-old Markel Henderson was inside a home and threatened multiple people with a firearm. The 911 caller and another victim reported leaving the house, but Henderson was still inside.

Officers arrived at the&nbsp; home and established a perimeter as the Wichita Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was assembled. Officers were able to make contact with the suspect, who exited the home and was taken into custody shortly before 8:00 p.m.

Henderson was transported to the Sedgwick County Jail and booked on requested charges of aggravated assault,&nbsp; criminal threat and battery. He is being held on a $50,000 bond, according to online jail records.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681770126430.png" alt="Henderson-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Henderson-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on multiple charges after a weekend standoff.Just before 5:30p.m. on April 16, police responded to a domestic violence disturbance with a weapon at a home in the 7000 block of West Freeman in Wichita, according to Officer Trevor Macy.&nbsp; A 911 caller reported a man identified as 20-year-old Markel Henderson was inside a home and threatened multiple people with a firearm. The 911 caller and another victim reported leaving the house, but Henderson was still inside.Officers arrived at the&nbsp; home and established a perimeter as the Wichita Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team was assembled. Officers were able to make contact with the suspect, who exited the home and was taken into custody shortly before 8:00 p.m.Henderson was transported to the Sedgwick County Jail and booked on requested charges of aggravated assault,&nbsp; criminal threat and battery. He is being held on a $50,000 bond, according to online jail records.

Kansas man arrested after standoff with SWAT team

MOSCOW (AP) —An American journalist&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-wall-street-journal-reporter-espionage-152e4bc8c9c97c36d263898c9cf44ad9">arrested on spying charges</a>&nbsp;as part of a sweeping Kremlin crackdown on press freedom amid the war in Ukraine will remain jailed, a Russian judge ruled Tuesday. Evan Gershkovich and the U.S. government vehemently deny the allegations.

The Wall Street Journal reporter is the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on spying allegations and his arrest&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-journalists-danger-reporter-detained-2172a2edc07d652ebaf000eb1c3e3618">rattled journalists in the country</a>&nbsp;and elicited outrage in the West.

Dozens of journalists crowded into the courtroom to catch a glimpse of Gershkovich. Clad in pale-blue jeans and a plaid shirt, the 31-year-old reporter looked calm and even smiled at times as he stood inside a glass cage to appeal his detention.

Russian journalist Vasily Polonsky posted a video online of Gerhskovich nodding as Polonsky shouted at him: “Evan, hang in there. Everyone says hello!”

Russia’s Federal Security Service detained the 31-year-old in Yekaterinburg in March and accused him of trying to obtain classified information about a Russian arms factory.

Gershkovich, his employer and the U.S. government deny he was involved in spying and have demanded his release.

“Evan is a member of the free press who right up until he was arrested was engaged in newsgathering. Any suggestions otherwise are false," the Journal has said in a statement.

Last week, the U.S. officially declared that Gershkovich was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-gershkovich-detained-reporter-ec01fede36db839b4c09c4c071e8da9f">“wrongfully detained.”</a>

A judge with the Moscow City Court rejected the reporter’s appeal of his detention on Tuesday, ruling that he must stay in jail until at least May 29.

Gershkovich could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Russian lawyers have said past investigations into espionage cases took a year to 18 months, during which time he could have little contact with the outside world.

He has been held in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/moscow-lefortovo-prison-gershkovich-russia-wall-street-journal-2b160207d8c08f8ca0cc30b619daf6e9">Moscow’s Lefortovo prison</a>, which dates from the czarist era and has been a terrifying symbol of repression since Soviet times.

The arrest comes at a moment of bitter tensions between the West and Moscow over its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine">invasion of Ukraine</a>&nbsp;and as the Kremlin intensifies a crackdown on opposition activists, independent journalists and civil society groups.

The sweeping campaign of repression is unprecedented since the Soviet era. Activists say it often means the very profession of journalism is criminalized, along with the activities of ordinary Russians who oppose the war.

Last month, a Russian court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-crackdown-opposition-father-drawing-7ef43a8fb8f0110638b96a677a222b2b">convicted a father over social media posts critical of the war</a>&nbsp;and sentenced him to two years in prison. On Monday, a Russian court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-kara-murza-sentence-b9d389feeb468ca3d19171d0440faa7d">convicted top opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr.</a>&nbsp;of treason for publicly denouncing the war and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.

The U.S. has pressed Moscow to grant consular access to Gershkovich. U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy, who attended Tuesday's hearing, said a day earlier that she had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-ambassador-visits-evan-gershkovich-russia-prison-245159c600fccbc6b9a300c9a8c2c29e">visited Gershkovich in prison</a>. She said on Twitter that “he is in good health and remains strong,” reiterating a U.S. call for his immediate release.

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to Greshkovich’s parents last week and again condemned his detention.

“We’re making it real clear that it’s totally illegal what’s happening, and we declared it so,” he said.

Gershkovich is the first American reporter to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since 1986, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was arrested. Daniloff was released without charge 20 days later in a swap for an employee of the Soviet Union’s United Nations mission who was arrested by the FBI, also on spying charges.

A top Russian diplomat said last week that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-detained-wall-street-journal-reporter-d3a51b09c1db6b1d5b8012367bff51c4">Russia might be willing to discuss</a>&nbsp;a potential prisoner swap with the U.S. involving Gershkovich after his trial. That means any exchange is unlikely to happen any time soon.

In December, American basketball star Brittney Griner&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/54de0cc371615a7165053a76eff17380">was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout</a>&nbsp;following her trial and conviction on drug possession charges. She had been sentenced to nine years in prison and ended up spending 10 months behind bars.

Another American, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, has been imprisoned in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges, which his family and the U.S. government have called baseless.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681820900687.png" alt="Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)" />
 <figcaption>Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)</figcaption>
 </figure>MOSCOW (AP) —An American journalist&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-wall-street-journal-reporter-espionage-152e4bc8c9c97c36d263898c9cf44ad9">arrested on spying charges</a>&nbsp;as part of a sweeping Kremlin crackdown on press freedom amid the war in Ukraine will remain jailed, a Russian judge ruled Tuesday. Evan Gershkovich and the U.S. government vehemently deny the allegations.The Wall Street Journal reporter is the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on spying allegations and his arrest&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-journalists-danger-reporter-detained-2172a2edc07d652ebaf000eb1c3e3618">rattled journalists in the country</a>&nbsp;and elicited outrage in the West.Dozens of journalists crowded into the courtroom to catch a glimpse of Gershkovich. Clad in pale-blue jeans and a plaid shirt, the 31-year-old reporter looked calm and even smiled at times as he stood inside a glass cage to appeal his detention.Russian journalist Vasily Polonsky posted a video online of Gerhskovich nodding as Polonsky shouted at him: “Evan, hang in there. Everyone says hello!”Russia’s Federal Security Service detained the 31-year-old in Yekaterinburg in March and accused him of trying to obtain classified information about a Russian arms factory.Gershkovich, his employer and the U.S. government deny he was involved in spying and have demanded his release.“Evan is a member of the free press who right up until he was arrested was engaged in newsgathering. Any suggestions otherwise are false," the Journal has said in a statement.Last week, the U.S. officially declared that Gershkovich was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-gershkovich-detained-reporter-ec01fede36db839b4c09c4c071e8da9f">“wrongfully detained.”</a>A judge with the Moscow City Court rejected the reporter’s appeal of his detention on Tuesday, ruling that he must stay in jail until at least May 29.Gershkovich could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Russian lawyers have said past investigations into espionage cases took a year to 18 months, during which time he could have little contact with the outside world.He has been held in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/moscow-lefortovo-prison-gershkovich-russia-wall-street-journal-2b160207d8c08f8ca0cc30b619daf6e9">Moscow’s Lefortovo prison</a>, which dates from the czarist era and has been a terrifying symbol of repression since Soviet times.The arrest comes at a moment of bitter tensions between the West and Moscow over its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine">invasion of Ukraine</a>&nbsp;and as the Kremlin intensifies a crackdown on opposition activists, independent journalists and civil society groups.The sweeping campaign of repression is unprecedented since the Soviet era. Activists say it often means the very profession of journalism is criminalized, along with the activities of ordinary Russians who oppose the war.Last month, a Russian court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-crackdown-opposition-father-drawing-7ef43a8fb8f0110638b96a677a222b2b">convicted a father over social media posts critical of the war</a>&nbsp;and sentenced him to two years in prison. On Monday, a Russian court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-kara-murza-sentence-b9d389feeb468ca3d19171d0440faa7d">convicted top opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr.</a>&nbsp;of treason for publicly denouncing the war and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.The U.S. has pressed Moscow to grant consular access to Gershkovich. U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy, who attended Tuesday's hearing, said a day earlier that she had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-ambassador-visits-evan-gershkovich-russia-prison-245159c600fccbc6b9a300c9a8c2c29e">visited Gershkovich in prison</a>. She said on Twitter that “he is in good health and remains strong,” reiterating a U.S. call for his immediate release.U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to Greshkovich’s parents last week and again condemned his detention.“We’re making it real clear that it’s totally illegal what’s happening, and we declared it so,” he said.Gershkovich is the first American reporter to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since 1986, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was arrested. Daniloff was released without charge 20 days later in a swap for an employee of the Soviet Union’s United Nations mission who was arrested by the FBI, also on spying charges.A top Russian diplomat said last week that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-detained-wall-street-journal-reporter-d3a51b09c1db6b1d5b8012367bff51c4">Russia might be willing to discuss</a>&nbsp;a potential prisoner swap with the U.S. involving Gershkovich after his trial. That means any exchange is unlikely to happen any time soon.In December, American basketball star Brittney Griner&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/54de0cc371615a7165053a76eff17380">was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout</a>&nbsp;following her trial and conviction on drug possession charges. She had been sentenced to nine years in prison and ended up spending 10 months behind bars.Another American, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, has been imprisoned in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges, which his family and the U.S. government have called baseless.

US reporter held by Russia on spying charges to stay in jail

KANSAS CITY (AP) — An 84-year-old white man in Kansas City, Missouri was charged Monday with first-degree assault for shooting a Black teen who mistakenly went to the man's home to pick up his younger brothers.

The assault charge is a class A felony. It is the highest-level offense in Missouri.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.courts.mo.gov/hosted/JUDEDintra/MOSAC/Criminal_System.html#:~:text=Class%20A%20felony%2C%20a%20term,not%20to%20exceed%20ten%20years.">Click here to read</a> details from the Sentencing Commission.

Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said at a news conference that there was a “racial component” Thursday night when Andrew Lester twice shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who is recovering at home after being released from the hospital. But nothing in the charging documents says the shooting was racially motivated, Thompson clarified.

“We understand how frustrating this has been but I can assure you the criminal justice system is working and will continue to work,” Thompson said.

The shooting outraged many in Kansas City and across the country. Civic and political leaders — including President Joe Biden — demanded justice. Some, including lawyers for Yarl, pressed the racial dimension of the case.

<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/nf36y-cover-medical-expenses">Click here to view</a>&nbsp;the the GoFundMe to assist the family

Yarl, an honor student and all-state band member, was supposed to pick up his two younger brothers when he approached the wrong house at roughly 10 p.m. Lester came to the door and shot Yarl in the forehead -- then shot him again, in the right forearm.

No words were exchanged before the shooting, the probable cause statement said. But afterward, as Yarl got up to run, he heard Lester yell, “Don’t come around here,” the statement said.

Yarl ran to “multiple” homes asking for help before finding someone who would call the police, the statement said.

Rev. Vernon Howard, president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City, called the shooting a “heinous and hate-filled crime.” Vice President Kamala Harris wrote on Twitter that "No child should ever live in fear of being shot for ringing the wrong doorbell.” The Missouri Senate held a moment of silence for Yarl on Monday.

The civil rights attorneys for Yarl’s family, Ben Crump and Lee Merritt, said in a statement that Biden called Yarl’s family and offiered “prayers for Ralph’s health and for justice.”

“Gun violence against unarmed Black individuals must stop,” the lawyers’ statement read. “Our children should feel safe, not as though they are being hunted.”

Yarl’s supporters plan to hold a rally Tuesday evening in Kansas City.

The assault charge carries a penalty of up to life in prison. Lester also was charged with armed criminal action, which has a penalty range of three to 15 years in prison. Lester was not charged with a hate crime. Thompson said Missouri’s statute is considered a lesser felony than first-degree assault, and carries a less severe penalty.

Missouri is among roughly 30 states with “Stand Your Ground” laws, which allow for the use of deadly force in self-defense, but the prosecutor determined the shooting was not in self defense.

An arrest warrant was issued but Lester was not yet in custody, Thompson said.

Lester told police that he lives alone and had just gone to bed when he heard his doorbell, according to the probable cause statement. He said he picked up his gun and went to the door, where he saw a Black male pulling on the exterior storm door handle and thought someone was breaking in.

A number for Lester was not in service on Monday evening and it was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney to speak on his behalf.

The shooting happened in a middle class neighborhood in north Kansas City. Yarl didn't have a phone with him and went to the wrong block, his aunt, Faith Spoonmore, wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help pay medical bills. By Monday afternoon, $1.4 million had been raised.

Police Chief Stacey Graves said that Yarl's parents asked him to pick up his brothers at a home on 115th Terrace, but he mistakenly went to 115th Street, the Kansas City Star reported.

Yarl is a bass clarinetist who earned Missouri All-State Band honorable mention and who plays several instruments in the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of Kansas City, Spoonmore wrote. A statement from the North Kansas City School District described Yarl as “an excellent student and talented musician.”

Spoonmore said Yarl is “doing well physically” but has a lot of trauma to overcome emotionally.

By Monday afternoon, the home where the shooting happened had been vandalized. Black spray-paint on the side of the house showed a heart with “16” in the middle. Eggs splattered the front windows and the door.

A message seeking comment from Republican Gov. Mike Parson, a staunch gun rights supporters, wasn’t immediately returned.

Crump, who has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trayvon-martin-death-of-george-floyd-florida-race-and-ethnicity-michael-brown-96d01a255bebe5762a9bf356768a5e5c">represented families</a>&nbsp;in several high-profile case of Black people being shot, including those of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/Trayvon-Martin-death-10-years-later-c68f12130b2992d9c1ba31ec1a398cdd">Trayvon Martin</a>, Michael Brown, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, questioned why the shooter wasn't arrested and charged immediately.

“We all believe that if the roles were reversed and this was a Black citizen who shot a 16-year-old for merely ringing his doorbell, they would have arrested him, and he wouldn’t have slept in his bed that night,” Crump said.

Two days after Yarl was shot, a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fatal-shooting-wrong-driveway-new-york-dd45b17e3a806abf11d1aaf5b235fb13">20-year-old woman was killed</a>&nbsp;by a homeowner in Upstate New York Saturday after the car she was in drove to the wrong address. Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy said Kaylin Gillis was in a car with three others looking for a friend’s house.

As the car was turning around, Kevin Monahan came out and fired two shots, one of which struck Gillis. Monahan was charged with second-degree murder.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681779588169.png" alt="Lester from his Thursday night arrest booking-photo KCPD" />
 <figcaption>Lester from his Thursday night arrest booking-photo KCPD</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — An 84-year-old white man in Kansas City, Missouri was charged Monday with first-degree assault for shooting a Black teen who mistakenly went to the man's home to pick up his younger brothers.The assault charge is a class A felony. It is the highest-level offense in Missouri.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.courts.mo.gov/hosted/JUDEDintra/MOSAC/Criminal_System.html#:~:text=Class%20A%20felony%2C%20a%20term,not%20to%20exceed%20ten%20years.">Click here to read</a> details from the Sentencing Commission.Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said at a news conference that there was a “racial component” Thursday night when Andrew Lester twice shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who is recovering at home after being released from the hospital. But nothing in the charging documents says the shooting was racially motivated, Thompson clarified.“We understand how frustrating this has been but I can assure you the criminal justice system is working and will continue to work,” Thompson said.The shooting outraged many in Kansas City and across the country. Civic and political leaders — including President Joe Biden — demanded justice. Some, including lawyers for Yarl, pressed the racial dimension of the case.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681726215314.png" alt="Ralph Yarl-photo GoFundMe" />
 <figcaption>Ralph Yarl-photo GoFundMe</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/nf36y-cover-medical-expenses">Click here to view</a>&nbsp;the the GoFundMe to assist the familyYarl, an honor student and all-state band member, was supposed to pick up his two younger brothers when he approached the wrong house at roughly 10 p.m. Lester came to the door and shot Yarl in the forehead -- then shot him again, in the right forearm.No words were exchanged before the shooting, the probable cause statement said. But afterward, as Yarl got up to run, he heard Lester yell, “Don’t come around here,” the statement said.Yarl ran to “multiple” homes asking for help before finding someone who would call the police, the statement said.Rev. Vernon Howard, president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City, called the shooting a “heinous and hate-filled crime.” Vice President Kamala Harris wrote on Twitter that "No child should ever live in fear of being shot for ringing the wrong doorbell.” The Missouri Senate held a moment of silence for Yarl on Monday.The civil rights attorneys for Yarl’s family, Ben Crump and Lee Merritt, said in a statement that Biden called Yarl’s family and offiered “prayers for Ralph’s health and for justice.”“Gun violence against unarmed Black individuals must stop,” the lawyers’ statement read. “Our children should feel safe, not as though they are being hunted.”Yarl’s supporters plan to hold a rally Tuesday evening in Kansas City.The assault charge carries a penalty of up to life in prison. Lester also was charged with armed criminal action, which has a penalty range of three to 15 years in prison. Lester was not charged with a hate crime. Thompson said Missouri’s statute is considered a lesser felony than first-degree assault, and carries a less severe penalty.Missouri is among roughly 30 states with “Stand Your Ground” laws, which allow for the use of deadly force in self-defense, but the prosecutor determined the shooting was not in self defense.An arrest warrant was issued but Lester was not yet in custody, Thompson said.Lester told police that he lives alone and had just gone to bed when he heard his doorbell, according to the probable cause statement. He said he picked up his gun and went to the door, where he saw a Black male pulling on the exterior storm door handle and thought someone was breaking in.A number for Lester was not in service on Monday evening and it was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney to speak on his behalf.The shooting happened in a middle class neighborhood in north Kansas City. Yarl didn't have a phone with him and went to the wrong block, his aunt, Faith Spoonmore, wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help pay medical bills. By Monday afternoon, $1.4 million had been raised.Police Chief Stacey Graves said that Yarl's parents asked him to pick up his brothers at a home on 115th Terrace, but he mistakenly went to 115th Street, the Kansas City Star reported.Yarl is a bass clarinetist who earned Missouri All-State Band honorable mention and who plays several instruments in the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of Kansas City, Spoonmore wrote. A statement from the North Kansas City School District described Yarl as “an excellent student and talented musician.”Spoonmore said Yarl is “doing well physically” but has a lot of trauma to overcome emotionally.By Monday afternoon, the home where the shooting happened had been vandalized. Black spray-paint on the side of the house showed a heart with “16” in the middle. Eggs splattered the front windows and the door.A message seeking comment from Republican Gov. Mike Parson, a staunch gun rights supporters, wasn’t immediately returned.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We&#39;ve been retained by Ralph Yarl &amp; his family following the unjustifiable shooting of the 16-yo by an unidentified white male assailant. <a href="https://twitter.com/MerrittForTexas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MerrittForTexas</a> &amp; our legal team demand Clay County prosecutors &amp; law enforcement swiftly identify, arrest, &amp; prosecute the man responsible! <a href="https://t.co/FmX2S7ZEZh">pic.twitter.com/FmX2S7ZEZh</a>&mdash; Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/AttorneyCrump/status/1647768828460298250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Crump, who has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trayvon-martin-death-of-george-floyd-florida-race-and-ethnicity-michael-brown-96d01a255bebe5762a9bf356768a5e5c">represented families</a>&nbsp;in several high-profile case of Black people being shot, including those of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/Trayvon-Martin-death-10-years-later-c68f12130b2992d9c1ba31ec1a398cdd">Trayvon Martin</a>, Michael Brown, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, questioned why the shooter wasn't arrested and charged immediately.“We all believe that if the roles were reversed and this was a Black citizen who shot a 16-year-old for merely ringing his doorbell, they would have arrested him, and he wouldn’t have slept in his bed that night,” Crump said.Two days after Yarl was shot, a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fatal-shooting-wrong-driveway-new-york-dd45b17e3a806abf11d1aaf5b235fb13">20-year-old woman was killed</a>&nbsp;by a homeowner in Upstate New York Saturday after the car she was in drove to the wrong address. Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy said Kaylin Gillis was in a car with three others looking for a friend’s house.As the car was turning around, Kevin Monahan came out and fired two shots, one of which struck Gillis. Monahan was charged with second-degree murder.

No words exchanged before homeowner shot Black Kansas City teen

A Tennessee man was arrested after a high-speed chase through parts of Saline County.

Just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday, a deputy near the Assaria exit on Interstate 135 south of Salina observed a black 2022 Toyota Camry driving northbound on the interstate at a high rate of speed, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

The deputy radioed another deputy, who was further north near the West Crawford Street exit on Interstate 135, that a Camry traveling at a high rate of speed was headed that way. 

The Camry registered 110 mph on radar as it sped by the West Crawford Street exit, and the deputy began pursuing the car.. As the Camry went through the construction zone, it knocked over several cones marking the lane.

At the Interstate 135-Interstate 70 interchange, the Camry traveled west and the Kansas Highway Patrol joined the pursuit. The Camry then turned north onto N. Halstead Road. Soldan said the Camry was traveling up to 131 mph on N. Halstead Road, according to KHP radar.

The car then turned east on the gravel West Shipton Road and stopped.

The driver, Kilakone Southavilay, 29, of Cordova, Tennessee., was arrested on requested charges Felony flee and elude, Reckless driving, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Speeding and Improper driving on laned roadways.

<figure>
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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Tennessee man was arrested after a high-speed chase through parts of Saline County.Just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday, a deputy near the Assaria exit on Interstate 135 south of Salina observed a black 2022 Toyota Camry driving northbound on the interstate at a high rate of speed, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.The deputy radioed another deputy, who was further north near the West Crawford Street exit on Interstate 135, that a Camry traveling at a high rate of speed was headed that way. The Camry registered 110 mph on radar as it sped by the West Crawford Street exit, and the deputy began pursuing the car.. As the Camry went through the construction zone, it knocked over several cones marking the lane.At the Interstate 135-Interstate 70 interchange, the Camry traveled west and the Kansas Highway Patrol joined the pursuit. The Camry then turned north onto N. Halstead Road. Soldan said the Camry was traveling up to 131 mph on N. Halstead Road, according to KHP radar.The car then turned east on the gravel West Shipton Road and stopped.The driver, Kilakone Southavilay, 29, of Cordova, Tennessee., was arrested on requested charges Felony flee and elude, Reckless driving, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Speeding and Improper driving on laned roadways.

Sheriff: Suspect jailed after 130mph Kansas chase

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An 85-year-old white man who shot a Black teen at his front door in Kansas City, Missouri, last week has been charged with armed assault, the Clay County prosecutor said Monday.

Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said at a news conference that Andrew Lester shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who is recovering at home after being released from the hospital on Sunday.

When asked if anything was said that made Thompson believe that the case was racially motivated, Thompson said nothing like that is indicated in charging documents.

“We understand how frustrating this has been but I can assure the criminal justice system is working and will continue to work,” Thompson said at a news conference.

Yarl was supposed to pick up his two younger brothers last week when he approached the wrong house. Lester came to the door and shot Yarl in the head -- then shot him again.

Community leaders and an attorney for Yarl’s family are demanding justice for the Black teen, who is recovering at home after being released from the hospital on Sunday, and they are questioning whether race played a role in the shooting.

The shooter was taken into custody Thursday but released the next day after consultation with the prosecutor’s office, Police Chief Stacey Graves said at a news conference on Sunday. The firearm used was found at the home, she said.

Rev. Vernon Howard, president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City, said in a statement Monday that the homeowner should immediately be arrested for what he called a “heinous and hate-filled crime.”

The Missouri Senate held a moment of silence for Yarl on Monday. “We pray for justice,” Democratic Sen. Lauren Arthur said.

The shooting happened Thursday night in a middle class neighborhood in north Kansas City. Yarl was sent to pick up his twin younger brothers. He didn't have a phone with him and went to the wrong block, his aunt, Faith Spoonmore, wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help pay medical bills. By Monday afternoon, $1.4 million had been raised.

Graves said that Yarl's parents asked him to pick up his brothers at a home on 115th Terrace, but he mistakenly went to 115th Street, the Kansas City Star reported.

Spoonmore wrote that Yarl pulled into the driveway and rang the doorbell.

“The man in the home opened the door, looked my nephew in the eye, and shot him in the head,” Spoonmore wrote. When Yarl fell to the ground, “the man shot him again.”

Spoonmore wrote that Yarl approached three different homes "before someone finally agreed to help him after he was told to lie on the ground with his hands up.” The AP could not independently confirm this account.

Yarl was released from the hospital Sunday and is recovering at home, his father, Paul Yarl, told the Kansas City Star. Spoonmore said Yarl is “doing well physically” but has a lot of trauma to overcome emotionally.

Police have not identified the shooter or his race, though civil rights attorney Ben Crump said the family provided information indicating he was white. He did not elaborate.

The shooting has caught the attention of national figures.

Vice President Kamala Harris wrote on Twitter that she and her husband were praying for Yarl.

“Let’s be clear: No child should ever live in fear of being shot for ringing the wrong doorbell," Harris tweeted.

Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., wrote on Twiter that "the man who did this should be charged AND we need to work for the legislative and heart change to prevent these tragedies.”

Graves said investigators will consider whether the suspect was protected by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trayvon-martin-florida-homicide-gun-politics-3907568281565b8cc191fcc66aadf318">“Stand Your Ground”</a>&nbsp;laws, which allow for the use of deadly force in self-defense. Missouri is among around 30 states with such laws.

“These laws breed a society of violence and fear while providing cover for those who harm, maim and kill others,” state Rep. Marlene Terry, a St. Louis Democrat who chairs the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus, said in a statement.

Crump, who has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trayvon-martin-death-of-george-floyd-florida-race-and-ethnicity-michael-brown-96d01a255bebe5762a9bf356768a5e5c">represented families</a>&nbsp;in several high-profile case of Black people being shot, including those of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/Trayvon-Martin-death-10-years-later-c68f12130b2992d9c1ba31ec1a398cdd">Trayvon Martin</a>, Michael Brown, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, called it “asinine” that charges have to wait for an interview with Yarl.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681726215314.png" alt="Ralph Yarl photo GoFundMe" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An 85-year-old white man who shot a Black teen at his front door in Kansas City, Missouri, last week has been charged with armed assault, the Clay County prosecutor said Monday.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Doug and I are praying for Ralph Yarl and his family as he fights for his life. Let&#39;s be clear: No child should ever live in fear of being shot for ringing the wrong doorbell. Every child deserves to be safe. That’s the America we are fighting for.&mdash; Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) <a href="https://twitter.com/VP/status/1648046091764486151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said at a news conference that Andrew Lester shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who is recovering at home after being released from the hospital on Sunday.When asked if anything was said that made Thompson believe that the case was racially motivated, Thompson said nothing like that is indicated in charging documents.“We understand how frustrating this has been but I can assure the criminal justice system is working and will continue to work,” Thompson said at a news conference.Yarl was supposed to pick up his two younger brothers last week when he approached the wrong house. Lester came to the door and shot Yarl in the head -- then shot him again.Community leaders and an attorney for Yarl’s family are demanding justice for the Black teen, who is recovering at home after being released from the hospital on Sunday, and they are questioning whether race played a role in the shooting.The shooter was taken into custody Thursday but released the next day after consultation with the prosecutor’s office, Police Chief Stacey Graves said at a news conference on Sunday. The firearm used was found at the home, she said.Rev. Vernon Howard, president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City, said in a statement Monday that the homeowner should immediately be arrested for what he called a “heinous and hate-filled crime.”The Missouri Senate held a moment of silence for Yarl on Monday. “We pray for justice,” Democratic Sen. Lauren Arthur said.The shooting happened Thursday night in a middle class neighborhood in north Kansas City. Yarl was sent to pick up his twin younger brothers. He didn't have a phone with him and went to the wrong block, his aunt, Faith Spoonmore, wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help pay medical bills. By Monday afternoon, $1.4 million had been raised.Graves said that Yarl's parents asked him to pick up his brothers at a home on 115th Terrace, but he mistakenly went to 115th Street, the Kansas City Star reported.Spoonmore wrote that Yarl pulled into the driveway and rang the doorbell.“The man in the home opened the door, looked my nephew in the eye, and shot him in the head,” Spoonmore wrote. When Yarl fell to the ground, “the man shot him again.”Spoonmore wrote that Yarl approached three different homes "before someone finally agreed to help him after he was told to lie on the ground with his hands up.” The AP could not independently confirm this account.Yarl is a bass clarinetist who earned Missouri All-State Band honorable mention and who plays several instruments in the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of Kansas City, Spoonmore wrote. A statement from the North Kansas City School District described Yarl as “an excellent student and talented musician.”Yarl was released from the hospital Sunday and is recovering at home, his father, Paul Yarl, told the Kansas City Star. Spoonmore said Yarl is “doing well physically” but has a lot of trauma to overcome emotionally.Police have not identified the shooter or his race, though civil rights attorney Ben Crump said the family provided information indicating he was white. He did not elaborate.By Monday afternoon, the home where the shooting happened had been vandalized. Black spray-paint on the side of the house showed a heart with “16” in the middle. Eggs splattered the front windows and the door.The shooting has caught the attention of national figures.Vice President Kamala Harris wrote on Twitter that she and her husband were praying for Yarl.“Let’s be clear: No child should ever live in fear of being shot for ringing the wrong doorbell," Harris tweeted.Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., wrote on Twiter that "the man who did this should be charged AND we need to work for the legislative and heart change to prevent these tragedies.”Graves said investigators will consider whether the suspect was protected by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trayvon-martin-florida-homicide-gun-politics-3907568281565b8cc191fcc66aadf318">“Stand Your Ground”</a>&nbsp;laws, which allow for the use of deadly force in self-defense. Missouri is among around 30 states with such laws.“These laws breed a society of violence and fear while providing cover for those who harm, maim and kill others,” state Rep. Marlene Terry, a St. Louis Democrat who chairs the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus, said in a statement.A message seeking comment from Republican Gov. Mike Parson, a staunch gun rights supporters, wasn’t immediately returned.Crump, who has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trayvon-martin-death-of-george-floyd-florida-race-and-ethnicity-michael-brown-96d01a255bebe5762a9bf356768a5e5c">represented families</a>&nbsp;in several high-profile case of Black people being shot, including those of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/Trayvon-Martin-death-10-years-later-c68f12130b2992d9c1ba31ec1a398cdd">Trayvon Martin</a>, Michael Brown, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, called it “asinine” that charges have to wait for an interview with Yarl.“We all believe that if the roles were reversed and this was a Black citizen who shot a 16-year-old for merely ringing his doorbell, they would have arrested him, and he wouldn’t have slept in his bed that night,” Crump said.Two days after Yarl was shot, a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fatal-shooting-wrong-driveway-new-york-dd45b17e3a806abf11d1aaf5b235fb13">20-year-old woman was killed</a>&nbsp;by a homeowner in Upstate New York Saturday after the car she was in drove to the wrong address. Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy said Kaylin Gillis was in a car with three others looking for a friend’s house.As the car was turning around, Kevin Monahan came out and fired two shots, one of which struck Gillis. Monahan was charged with second-degree murder.

Man charged in shooting of Black KC teen at his front door

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A sixteen-year-old boy was supposed to pick up his two younger brothers last week when he rang the doorbell of the wrong Kansas City, Missouri, house. A man came to the door and shot Ralph Yarl in the head -- then shot him again after he fell to the ground.

Yarl stumbled to one house, then another, and then a third before anyone helped the Black teen, who was released from the hospital Sunday and is recovering at home. Now community leaders, Democratic lawmakers and an attorney for Yarl’s family are demanding justice and questioning whether race played a role in the shooting.

Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said his office is working with police to quickly review the case and determine if the homeowner should be charged. He did not address whether race was a factor in the shooting; the Kansas City police chief said that, so far, race does not appear to be a factor.

“We understand how frustrating this has been, but we can assure the public that the system is working,” Thompson said in a statement. “As with any serious case submitted to our office, we will approach this case in an objective and impartial manner.”

At a news conference on Sunday, Police Chief Stacey Graves said the shooter was taken into custody Thursday and placed on a 24-hour hold but released after consultation with the prosecutor’s office. The firearm used was found at the home, she said.

“The state of Missouri, specifically the Kansas City metropolitan area, remains one of the most unsafe locations for Black people in the country,” Howard said.

The shooting happened Thursday night in a middle class neighborhood in north Kansas City. Yarl was sent to pick up his twin younger brothers. He didn't have a phone with him and went to the wrong block, his aunt, Faith Spoonmore, wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help pay medical bills. By Monday afternoon, $1.4 million had been raised from 37,000 donations.

Spoonmore wrote that Yarl ran to three different homes "before someone finally agreed to help him after he was told to lie on the ground with his hands up.”

Yarl is a bass clarinetist who earned Missouri All-State Band honorable mention and who plays several instruments in the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of Kansas City, Spoonmore wrote.

A statement from the North Kansas City School District described Yarl as “an excellent student and talented musician. He maintains a stellar GPA while taking mostly college level courses. While he loves science and hopes to pursue that career path, his passion is music.”

Crump told The Associated Press that Yarl is “like the child you would want to call your own.”

“He is our miracle,” she said. “We have heard these types of stories many times, and unfortunately, most Black boys are not alive to get another chance."

Police have not identified the shooter or his race, though Crump said the family provided information indicating he was white. He did not elaborate. Information that officials have now does not point to race as a factor in the shooting, according to Graves, but that remains under investigation.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Protests Sunday in support of Ralph Yarl -photo courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A sixteen-year-old boy was supposed to pick up his two younger brothers last week when he rang the doorbell of the wrong Kansas City, Missouri, house. A man came to the door and shot Ralph Yarl in the head -- then shot him again after he fell to the ground.Yarl stumbled to one house, then another, and then a third before anyone helped the Black teen, who was released from the hospital Sunday and is recovering at home. Now community leaders, Democratic lawmakers and an attorney for Yarl’s family are demanding justice and questioning whether race played a role in the shooting.<figure>
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 </figure>Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said his office is working with police to quickly review the case and determine if the homeowner should be charged. He did not address whether race was a factor in the shooting; the Kansas City police chief said that, so far, race does not appear to be a factor.<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/nf36y-cover-medical-expenses">Click here to view</a>&nbsp;the the GoFundMe to assist the family“We understand how frustrating this has been, but we can assure the public that the system is working,” Thompson said in a statement. “As with any serious case submitted to our office, we will approach this case in an objective and impartial manner.”<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Chief Graves spoke with media regarding updates in the case involving the juvenile who was shot Thursday night. <a href="https://t.co/ZTHPbwWcto">pic.twitter.com/ZTHPbwWcto</a>&mdash; kcpolice (@kcpolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice/status/1647716769073860608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>At a news conference on Sunday, Police Chief Stacey Graves said the shooter was taken into custody Thursday and placed on a 24-hour hold but released after consultation with the prosecutor’s office. The firearm used was found at the home, she said.Rev. Vernon Howard, president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City, said in a statement Monday that the homeowner should immediately be arrested for what he called a “heinous and hate-filled crime.”“The state of Missouri, specifically the Kansas City metropolitan area, remains one of the most unsafe locations for Black people in the country,” Howard said.The shooting happened Thursday night in a middle class neighborhood in north Kansas City. Yarl was sent to pick up his twin younger brothers. He didn't have a phone with him and went to the wrong block, his aunt, Faith Spoonmore, wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help pay medical bills. By Monday afternoon, $1.4 million had been raised from 37,000 donations.Spoonmore wrote that Yarl pulled into the driveway and rang the doorbell.“The man in the home opened the door, looked my nephew in the eye, and shot him in the head,” Spoonmore wrote. When Yarl fell to the ground, “the man shot him again.”Spoonmore wrote that Yarl ran to three different homes "before someone finally agreed to help him after he was told to lie on the ground with his hands up.”Yarl is a bass clarinetist who earned Missouri All-State Band honorable mention and who plays several instruments in the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of Kansas City, Spoonmore wrote.A statement from the North Kansas City School District described Yarl as “an excellent student and talented musician. He maintains a stellar GPA while taking mostly college level courses. While he loves science and hopes to pursue that career path, his passion is music.”Crump told The Associated Press that Yarl is “like the child you would want to call your own.”Yarl was released from the hospital Sunday and is recovering at home, his father, Paul Yarl, told the Kansas City Star. Spoonmore said Yarl is “doing well physically” but has a lot of trauma to overcome emotionally.“He is our miracle,” she said. “We have heard these types of stories many times, and unfortunately, most Black boys are not alive to get another chance."Police have not identified the shooter or his race, though Crump said the family provided information indicating he was white. He did not elaborate. Information that officials have now does not point to race as a factor in the shooting, according to Graves, but that remains under investigation.By Monday afternoon, the home where the shooting happened had been vandalized. Black spray-paint on the side of the house showed a heart with “16” in the middle. Another showed what appeared to be Yarl's initials with “16” below the letters. Eggs splattered the front windows and the door.The shooting has caught the attention of national figures.“Let’s be for justice, which is a continuum,” Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., wrote on Twiter. "That means the man who did this should be charged AND we need to work for the legislative and heart change to prevent these tragedies.”“His name is #RalphYarl and I'm sick and tired of this feeling ... my heart completely broke when I learned this precious 16-year-old, who accidentally rang the door of the wrong address in an attempt to pick up his siblings, was shot in the head,” actress Halle Berry tweeted.Graves said investigators will consider whether the suspect was protected by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trayvon-martin-florida-homicide-gun-politics-3907568281565b8cc191fcc66aadf318">“Stand Your Ground”</a>&nbsp;laws, which allow for the use of deadly force in self-defense. Missouri is among around 30 states with such laws.“These laws breed a society of violence and fear while providing cover for those who harm, maim and kill others,” state Rep. Marlene Terry, a St. Louis Democrat who chairs the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus, said in a statement.Democratic House Minority Leader Crystal Quade said Missouri's lenient gun laws have created an us-versus-them mentality and "too often, Black lives suffer the most from this fear-driven, shoot-first culture.”A message seeking comment from Republican Gov. Mike Parson, a staunch gun rights supporters, wasn’t immediately returned.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Like many, I am heartbroken and angered by the recent shooting of a child in our community who simply came to a doorstep to pick up his younger siblings. This never should have happened.&mdash; Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/QuintonLucasKC/status/1647735414898270208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Because of the teen’s injuries, Graves said, police haven’t been able to get a victim statement. Crump, who has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trayvon-martin-death-of-george-floyd-florida-race-and-ethnicity-michael-brown-96d01a255bebe5762a9bf356768a5e5c">represented families</a>&nbsp;in several high-profile cases, including those of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/Trayvon-Martin-death-10-years-later-c68f12130b2992d9c1ba31ec1a398cdd">Trayvon Martin</a>, Michael Brown, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, called it “asinine” that charges have to wait for an interview with Yarl.“We all believe that if the roles were reversed and this was a Black citizen who shot a 16-year-old for merely ringing his doorbell, they would have arrested him, and he wouldn’t have slept in his bed that night,” Crump said.Prosecutions of shootings cases in which the defendants claimed self-defense have seen mixed results.Martin was walking home from a convenience store in February 2012 in Sanford, Florida, when he was killed by George Zimmerman, who claimed self-defense and was later acquitted during a jury trial. Martin’s death helped lead to the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement.In Michigan,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/politics-crime-shootings-michigan-detroit-4495fe92a5c152ab707f74bcc6cb2f04">Ted Wafer</a>&nbsp;is serving a 17-year prison sentence in the 2013 death of Renisha McBride in suburban Detroit. The 19-year-old Black woman was on the porch of Wafer's home when he shot her. Wafer is white. Prosecutors speculated that McBride, who was drunk and had crashed her car hours earlier, might have been confused when she arrived on Wafer’s porch.------------