Teen Shot After Ringing Wrong Doorbell Attends Memorial Day Event Raising Awareness for Traumatic Brain Injuries

Ralph Yarl, a Black 17-year-old, was mistakenly shot in the head after ringing the wrong doorbell in April.
Yarl suffered a traumatic brain injury and attended a Memorial Day walk raising awareness for brain injuries, his first major public appearance since the shooting.
Yarl has debilitating migraines, difficulty balancing, and struggles with emotional and mood changes following the trauma.
The accused shooter, 84-year-old Andrew Lester, was briefly detained but released shortly after the incident, sparking outrage.
The event highlighted the importance of early access to care and community support for recovery from brain injuries.