The trial for Andrew Lester, the Kansas City man charged in the shooting of Ralph Yarl after the teenager mistakenly went to the wrong house, was delayed indefinitely on Monday.
There is a Ralph Yarl case update. Andrew Lester , the suspect in the teen's shooting, will undergo a mental health check, a judge said.after the teenager mistakenly went to the wrong house, was delayed indefinitely on Monday after a judge ordered a mental evaluation for the 85-year-old to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Yarl was shot in the head and in the right arm on the evening of April 13, 2023, by Lester - a homeowner in Kansas City, Missouri, according to police. The teenager suffered a traumatic brain injury, his family previously told ABC News. The motion, which was reviewed by ABC News, argued that Lester is facing health conditions that could impair his ability to understand legal proceedings or assist in his defense. According to court documents, Lester has lost more than 50 pounds, experienced issues with his memory and has exhibited confusion surrounding the details of the case.
"The frailty of Defendant's physical health has, in part, been because of a broken hip, heart issues and hospitalization he has suffered during the pendency of this matter," he added.
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