Well folks, we’ve got ourselves a classic case of doorbell confusion. In Kansas City, Missouri, a Black teenager named Ralph Yarl accidentally rang the wrong doorbell at a house. The result? A white homeowner fired his gun and sent poor Ralph to the hospital with two gunshot wounds. One to the head, can you believe it?

Now I know what you’re thinking, “Why the heck did this guy open fire?” Well, apparently he was just so spooked by Ralph’s accidental visit that he thought shooting him was a totally reasonable response. Police did take him into custody, but shockingly, he was released with no charges. Are we living in the Wild West or something?

The Yarl family and their lawyers are not too happy about this situation. I mean, can you blame them? Their poor boy was just trying to pick up his twin brothers from their friend’s house and now he’s in the hospital fighting for his life. It’s a tough pill to swallow.

But the story doesn’t end there, folks. On Sunday, hundreds of demonstrators marched to the house where Ralph was shot, all demanding justice. The police chief, Stacey Graves, had to give a press conference while this protest was happening. Talk about multitasking! She acknowledged the racial aspects of the case and said she understands the community’s concern.

So, my dear readers, we all know that doorbell mishaps are bound to happen. But can we please refrain from firing guns every time someone accidentally rings the wrong doorbell? It’s not a life or death situation, folks. Let’s all chill out and maybe try a little communication instead.

Serious News: nytimes