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Houston 'ding dong ditch' shooting arrest

Ring a doorbell, get shot. Why is ding-dong-ditch so dangerous?
A simple doorbell-ringing prank turned deadly again. A look back finds controversy has followed the prank for centuries.
Houston boy’s death highlights rise in ding dong ditch shootings
Ding dong ditch is a childhood prank that has gained popularity again in recent years, thanks to a viral TikTok challenge.
11-year-old boy shot and killed while playing "ding-dong ditch" doorbell prank in Houston
Police say an 11-year-old boy died Sunday after he was shot playing the "ding-dong ditch" doorbell-ringing prank in east Houston.
Houston man charged with murder after child is killed during 'ding-dong ditch' game
The witness said that after knocking on the door of a blue house, he heard a gunshot while he was running away. He said the man shot "once into the ground" and then "raised the pistol and shot once again in their direction," hitting Julian, the probable cause statement says.
Family gathers to honor 11-year-old killed in Houston ding dong ditch shooting
Family and friends are honoring 11-year-old Hulian Guzman, who was shot and killed while playing a prank game in east Houston last weekend.
"Ding-dong ditch" shooting suspect was "waiting in the shadows," police say
Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, has been charged with the murder of an 11-year-old after the boy knocked on his door and ran away.
Suspect in ding-dong-ditch murder shot at boys running from his house. What we know.
New details emerged in the investigation of a shooting in Houston over the weekend that killed an 11-year-old boy playing a prank.
Houston 'ding dong ditch' shooting: $1M bond for murder suspect
Bond was set at $1 million for a Houston man accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy who was playing ding dong ditch over the weekend.
Houston community lays 11-year-old Julian Guzman to rest after deadly ding dong ditch shooting
Law enforcement led a procession of vehicles following the funeral on Saturday as loved ones prepared to lay Julian Guzman to rest.
What we know about the Houston 'ding dong ditch' shooting that killed an 11-year-old
Prosecutors said they were weighing more serious charges, including capital murder, which could allow them to seek a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

A vivacious 11-year-old killed in a ‘ding dong ditch’ prank will be laid to rest Saturday. A veteran is charged in his death

Instead of playing soccer with his friends, 11-year-old Julián Guzman will be laid to rest – exactly one week after a popular ...

‘It’s just so tragic’ | Houston community lays 11-year-old Julian Guzman to rest after deadly ding dong ditch shooting

Law enforcement led a procession of vehicles following the funeral on Saturday as loved ones prepared to lay Julian Guzman to ...

Sick new details emerge in Houston ‘ding-dong ditch’ murder as suspect’s charges upgraded

The Houston homeowner charged with gunning down an 11-year-old boy over a “ding-dong-ditch” prank is now charged with capital ...