ding dong ditch claims life

[trader]

Well everyone speculated it was going to happen

11-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed by Texas homeowner while playing ‘ding dong ditch’

The boy was playing the doorbell prank with a group of friends around 11 p.m. when he was gunned down by a homeowner on Racine Street in Houston, according to cops.

nypost.com

 

[Sharks79]

Why would it be speculated that someone would be shot because they rang a doorbell and ran?

 

[trader]

many police services and others have specifically warned about this prank for quite some time now.

here are just a tiny few examples

The new social media challenge that has authorities issuing stark warnings

‘This trend has the potential to end in absolute tragedy,’ said Titania Jordan, chief parenting officer at Bark Technologie

www.independent.co.uk

TikTok Trend Lands Boise Teens in Trouble: Police Issue Warning

Local Juveniles Caught in TikTok "Ding Dong Ditch" Challenge — Warning from Ada County Sheriff's Office. In the quiet hours of Sunday morning around...

kidotalkradio.com

Sheriff warns of dangerous late-night door-kicking prank among youth in Dearborn County

The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office has warned about a troubling trend among youth involving late-night pranks that cause property damage, similar to "ding dong ditch."

www.wcpo.com

 

[Sharks79]

That is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard of. 30 years ago when i was a kid we used to do that any never a worry we were going to get shot. What the f is wrong with people now.

 

[trader]

stupid or not many members here have been discussing this silly practice for months now. Certain people can/will over react as many many police services have been warning Sharks.

 

[Sharks79]

I get that but why is that? And it’s more rhetorical than anything. What the heck has happened to us? When did people become so afraid. When did people think their life is in danger because their doorbell rang? There shouldn’t have to be warning for this kind of thing

 

[KillerFord1977]

Homeowner going away on that one.

 

[Sharks79]

Homeowner going away on that one.

And they should. I mean what if your doorbell rings in the middle of the night and it’s someone that needs help!

 

[KillerFord1977]

If homeowners are afraid of a doorbell, they better not order anything online

 

[DunRanull]

If homeowners are afraid of a doorbell, they better not order anything online

Why not? No one tries to ring my door bell/knocker when I order online... even ammo deliveries are dropped over the fence by the gate... course the "Do Not Enter-Beware of Dog" signs may influence that. She's a big 'un with a deep ferocious bark, and her favorite activity is sleepin...

 

[Sharks79]

Why not? No one tries to ring my door bell/knocker when I order online... even ammo deliveries are dropped over the fence by the gate... course the "Do Not Enter-Beware of Dog" signs may influence that. She's a big 'un, and her favorite activity is sleepin...

FedEx and ups ring doorbell here when they deliver

 

[Onewolf426]

The problem is that kids/teens are not simply "ringing a doorbell and running", they are pounding on the doors. In some twists on this, they are literally kicking the doors. You also had those thugs that dressed as LEOs and shot into a home after banging on the door. With all the craziness and violence going on right now, it is no surprise that people are scared enough to think the worst is happening, and acting accordingly.

 

[Sharks79]

The problem is that kids/teens are not simply "ringing a doorbell and running", they are pounding on the doors. In some twists on this, they are literally kicking the doors. You also had those thugs that dressed as LEOs and shot into a home after banging on the door. With all the craziness and violence going on right now, it is no surprise that people are scared enough to think the worst is happening, and acting accordingly.

I was just talking to my wife and we thought of that door kick thing

Full stop though if someone blasts because their doorbell gets rung that’s bad and inexcusable and I think most agree on that.

Going to track this story as it shakes out.

 

[KillerFord1977]

I was just talking to my wife and we thought of that door kick thing

Full stop though if someone blasts because their doorbell gets rung that’s bad and inexcusable and I think most agree on that.

Going to track this story as it shakes out.

Agreed
Kicking down a door and ringing a doorbell are 2 different things.
Also, blasting at someone at your door when you don’t know who they are or what they intend to do is not correct either.

 

[Pitdogg2]

I get that but why is that? And it’s more rhetorical than anything. What the heck has happened to us? When did people become so afraid. When did people think their life is in danger because their doorbell rang? There shouldn’t have to be warning for this kind of thing

I'm not saying it is okay so stay with me.
Some of these are not just doorbell ringing. Many are very close to home invasion tactics. Some of these kids are beating and practically kicking in the door, so I can understand how some folks over react.

 

[trader]

A quick primer from a texas law firm, note the homeowner/occupant must believe they are under imminent threat -.."
However, the person must have also had reason to believe that:

• the victim was unlawfully breaking and entering, or.." so each state will be different of course. Where this is difficult is that if someone "believes" an attacker is breaking into their residence part.

not saying any of it is right/ethical etc but, people live in different areas and some may interpret things that others would not.
Each state has its own definitions of course.

Texas Self-defense Laws – When Is Use Of Force Permissible?

In Texas, self-defense is defined by Texas Penal Code 9.31. This section states that “a person is justified in using force against another when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the force is immediately necessary to protect the actor against the other's use or attempted use of...

www.shouselaw.com

 

[Grayfox]

Its sad and stupid. The homeowner will probably be charged.
But, If someone rings or knocks on my door after about 9:00pm, you better believe that when I answer that there will be a gun in my hand. These days you just never know.

 

[Jsimon78]

Personally been a 2nd shifter. I’m weary on the people after I get off of work. Not all the people of the night are bad but it is definitely different. So if someone try’s it they be have a good reason besides wanting to talk about life insurance.

 

[DunRanull]

That is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard of. 30 years ago when i was a kid we used to do that any never a worry we were going to get shot. What the f is wrong with people now.

"Crime" and homicidal maniacs with no fear of God or man... that's what's happened. "Home Invasion" ring a bell?

 

[last2brake]

The boy was running away and THEN he was shot. He had to have been shot in the back, right ? How many "Home Invasion" are committed by the invasion-ers that are running away ?

I'm sure i'm gonna get flamed for that. Did he think the kid was gonna run across his lawn and then prank-call him.

Yes. the kid shouldn't have been pranking. Yes, the homeowner shouldn't have shot a fleeing kid. And, yes, I get all of that.

But these are the stories that fuel the anti-gun idiots to make life more difficult for us, right or wrong.

I know that this'll go over like a fart in church here, but there's no way to spin this without it still being ugly. I don't see this kind of stuff going away. In fact, I'm afraid some 'people' now are googling for similar stories to exploit.