Houston Man Charged in Fatal 'Ding Dong Ditch' Shooting of 11-Year-Old
TL;DR
An 11-year-old boy in Houston was shot and killed while playing a prank called 'ding dong ditch,' leading to the arrest of 42-year-old Gonzalo Leon Jr. on charges of murder. The incident highlights the dangers of pranks turning deadly, with authorities noting that the circumstances did not suggest self-defense. The case is part of a broader pattern of violent outcomes from similar pranks in recent years.
- Man charged with murder in deadly "ding dong ditch" shooting in Houston CBS News
- Texas man charged with murder in shooting of child playing doorbell prank BBC
- Houston Man Is Charged With Murder in ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ Shooting The New York Times
- 11-year-old dies after being shot while ‘ding dong ditching’ in Houston, police say CNN
- Shooter opens fire, kills 11-year-old playing doorbell prank in east Houston near Racine Road, HPD says ABC13 Houston
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