Police arrest 85-year-old man who shot young black man; Photo: File
Washington: In America, a 16-year-old black youth accidentally rang the bell of a house, on which the 85-year-old white owner of the house became enraged and shot the youth.
According to the American media, this racist incident happened in the city of Kansas, Missouri, where 16-year-old black Ralph Paul was punished by shooting for disturbing the peace by ringing the bell.
Ralph Paul went to pick up his younger twin brothers from their friend’s house, but he rang the wrong doorbell. The 85-year-old homeowner shot Ralph Paul twice.
The youth was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he is being treated and his condition is said to be out of danger. US President Joe Biden spoke to Ralph Paul on the phone and inquired about his well-being.
The police released the 85-year-old white man who fired the shots after registering a case and releasing him on bail after keeping him in custody for 24 hours.
It should be noted that incidents of hatred and violence against the black community are common in America. Last year, there was a worldwide protest over the killing of a white person.
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