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It's an act that's familiar to countless older siblings around the nation.

Pick up your younger siblings from after school, the bus stop, maybe even another friend's house, and then walk them home.

It's an act that took a decidedly dangerous and near deadly turn for 16-year-old Ralph Yarl of Kansas City,

a quote, gentle soul, clarinet player, and member of his high school marching band.

His aunt, Faith Spoon Moore, spoke to CBS about Ralph.

Ralph is shy, he's quiet, he's witty, he has a good sense of humor.

He's our Ralph, you know, he's a sweet kid, and he's a harmless kid.

That's the part, is that he would not harm a fly.

Like he's 16 years old. Ralph Y'all, the child who would not harm a fly. Like, he's 16 years old.

Ralph Y'all, the child who would not harm a fly accidentally rang the wrong doorbell

while trying to pick up his brothers.

He was shot twice, once in the head,

by a white homeowner last Thursday.

Ralph has since been released from the hospital

and is recovering at home.

But his aunt, Faith, worries about the long-term psychological ramifications of his assault.

The white man who shot him will now face two felonies, assault in the first degree,

and armed criminal action.

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