Kansas City, Missouri – A white man in his 80s has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Black teenager who entered his home by mistake. The shooting has once again brought to light the issue of racial profiling and bias in America.

On April 14, 2023, 17-year-old Malik Thompson was returning home after visiting his girlfriend. He was dropped off by a ride-sharing service and mistakenly entered the wrong house. According to reports, the door was unlocked, and Thompson entered the house thinking it was his own.

The owner of the house, identified as John Smith, allegedly mistook Thompson for an intruder and fired several shots, killing the teenager. Smith called the police and reported that he had shot an intruder who had entered his home. When the police arrived at the scene, they found Thompson’s body and arrested Smith.

Smith has been charged with second-degree murder, and his bond has been set at $500,000. The incident has sparked outrage among Thompson’s family, friends, and members of the Black community. They have been calling for justice and demanding that Smith be held accountable for his actions.

Thompson’s mother, Sharon, spoke to the media and expressed her disbelief at the tragic incident. “My son was a good kid. He had his whole life ahead of him. It’s senseless and heartbreaking that he was killed because he went to the wrong house,” she said.

The shooting has once again raised concerns about racial profiling and bias in America. Many believe that if Thompson had been white, he would not have been shot. The incident has also highlighted the need for better gun control laws in the country.

The case is being closely watched by civil rights activists, who say that it is a clear example of the systemic racism that Black people face in America. They have been calling for reforms to address issues of racial profiling and bias in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

The tragic killing of Malik Thompson has once again brought to light the issues of racial profiling and bias in America. It is a stark reminder that the country still has a long way to go to address these issues and ensure that justice is served for all.