Ralph Yarl shooting: Accused shooter Andrew Lester pleads not guilty to felony charges

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Family members say that 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was trying to pick up his twin brothers at a friend's house in Kansas City's Northland when he rang the doorbell at the wrong home. The resident, Andrew Lester, is charged with shooting Yarl twice — including in the head — through a glass door. Lester has pleaded not guilty, but lawyers say a federal hate crime investigation is underway.

Here's what you need to know:

• The Clay County Prosecutor announced two felony charges against Andrew Lester for shooting Ralph Yarl.
• Lester surrendered at the Clay County Detention Center on Tuesday but is out on bond.
• He pleaded not guilty to both charges on Wednesday.
• Hundreds of protesters rallied in downtown Kansas City criticizing the double standard in the criminal justice system.
• Yarl is recovering at home and "doing considerably well," his mother says.
• A GoFundMe set up by his aunt to cover medical expenses has raised millions.