Muhammad Ali’s Daughter Prays for 16-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Being Shot for Ringing Wrong Doorbell

Maryum Ali, a social activist and daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali spoke up about a gut-wrenching incident involving a teenager who was recently shot twice by a homeowner in Kansas City, Missouri. This came after he reportedly rang the doorbell at the wrong address while picking up his younger brothers from a friend’s house.

Ralph Yarl, 16, who has been identified as the victim, was shot through the door and suffered a bullet wound to his head, leaving him in critical condition. The shooter, whose identity has not been disclosed, was released from custody by the police. The incident has sparked outrage and protests in the community, with many calling for justice for the teenager. This included the daughter of the late great Muhammad Ali, who was quick to speak up about this incident. The Ali family has often spoken up about issues not good for society as a whole, thus it wasn’t surprising Maryum did the same.

Muhammad Ali’s daughter Maryum Ali prays for the child shot twice in Kansas

The social activist took to Instagram and posted a picture of Yarl. Moreover, she prayed for Yarl’s recovery and hoped that he does not pass like many before him. The incident has sparked quite an outrage online due to its violent nature.

The Yarl family’s lawyers have also issued a statement, calling for the shooter to be identified and brought to justice. They argue that the ‘Stand Your Ground’ law should not be used as a justification for the shooting, as ringing the wrong doorbell is not a crime. Moreover, they have also set up a ‘GoFundMe’ page to help in Yarl’s recovery.

The GoFundMe page for Ralph Yarl raises over $2.6 million

A ‘GoFundMe’ page set up for Yarl, has raised more than $2.6 million within a day of its launch, as reported by BusinessInsider. The funds raised through ‘GoFundMe’ will be used for medical bills and therapy, with additional funds set aside for his college expenses and other needs. The Fund was raised by Faith Spoonmore, who identified herself as Yarl’s aunt. The funds raised on the GoFundMe page come from more than 68,000 donations from people showing their support for the 16-year-old.

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The overwhelming response to the fundraiser shows the outpouring of support for Yarl and highlights the importance of community support in times like these. Moreover, it also reveals how people will stand together for a noble cause and take a stand for justice.

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