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But Clay County prosecutor Zachary Thompson said first-degree assault is a higher-level crime, allowing a sentence of up to life in prison, which is more than a hate-crime charge would carry. Lester, who lives alone, told officers he was"scared to death" and fired twice. Yarl disputes that he pulled on the storm door handle and said he was shot in the arm after falling to the ground. He picked himself up and ran away as Lester yelled,"Don’t come around here," according to the statement.
Students this week at Staley High School, which Yarl attends, held a"Unity Walk" in a show of support for him.He added that Yarl is"completely humbled" by the support he has received in the wake of the shooting.
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