Andrew Lester, an 86-year-old man from Kansas City, has passed away while awaiting sentencing for shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teen who mistakenly rang his doorbell. Lester had pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in the case, which drew significant public attention and raised discussions about race and gun violence. Following his death, Ralph Yarl’s family expressed their concern that the case would not be properly addressed, emphasizing that the incident highlighted systemic issues surrounding race and justice.