Morning Wire Wrong Address Shootings & Debt Ceiling Standoff | 4.19.23
Apr 19, 2023
Two young individuals suffer from shocking wrong-address shootings, raising critical discussions about self-defense laws and societal reactions. Meanwhile, a contentious debt ceiling debate unfolds as the Biden administration seeks an unconditional increase. The president's campaign strategy evolves with a focus on engaging younger voters through social media influencers, highlighting a new direction in political outreach.
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Wrong Address Shooting
- 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot after mistakenly ringing the doorbell of the wrong house in Kansas City.
- The homeowner, Andrew Lester, 84, claimed he felt threatened and shot Yarl through the glass door.
New York Shooting
- Days after the Yarl shooting, Kaylin Gillis, 20, was fatally shot in upstate New York.
- She was a passenger in a car that mistakenly turned into the wrong driveway.
Castle Doctrine and Duty to Retreat
- Missouri's "Castle Doctrine" allows homeowners to use deadly force against perceived threats, impacting Lester's case.
- New York requires a duty to retreat, potentially complicating Monahan's defense.