A 42-year-old man in Houston has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting an 11-year-old boy during a doorbell prank. The incident occurred late Saturday night, around 23:00 local time, when Julian Guzman was playing “ding dong ditch.” The shooter, Gonzalo Leon Jr, was arrested Tuesday and is now in Harris County Jail.
- Man charged with murder over shooting boy.
- Victim, Julian Guzman, was 11 years old.
- Shooting occurred during "ding dong ditch" prank.
- Witness reports suspect opened fire on kids.
- Prank-related shootings have increased on TikTok.
- Similar incidents involved deadly shootings in Virginia, California.
Guzman was ringing doorbells and running away when he was shot. Witnesses say the boy was fleeing a house just before he was hit. Police found Guzman wounded and took him to a hospital, where he died the next day. A bystander reported that someone from the house shot at children running down the street. Police detained one person for questioning, then released them. The shooting appears unprovoked and not self-defense. Similar incidents linked to TikTok pranks have led to deadly violence in other states, including Virginia and California.
- Guzman was playing “ding dong ditch” before he was shot.
- Gonzalo Leon Jr was arrested and charged with murder.
- The incident happened in Houston late Saturday night.
- Similar prank-related shootings have occurred in Virginia and California.
This case underscores the dangers of prank games and social media trends escalating into violence. Authorities warn parents and children about the risks of such activities.
The incident emphasizes the need for increased awareness and safety measures around prank games to prevent future tragedies.
