Houston Tragedy: 11-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Door-Knocking Prank, Suspect Detained

An 11-year-old boy has died after being shot in the back during a door-knocking prank in southeast Houston, police confirmed. The tragic incident, which unfolded around 10:55 p.m. on September 1, 2025“>Saturday, September 1, 2025, saw the child pronounced dead at a hospital on Sunday.

Homicide detectives are actively investigating the shooting, and a possible suspect has been detained and interviewed, though no formal charges have been filed yet. According to Houston police, the victim was reportedly ringing doorbells in the area with friends and running away when he was shot. Witnesses observed a man exit a nearby home and fire multiple rounds as the children fled. The boy, hit in the back, collapsed a block away.

A search warrant executed at the home where the shooting occurred reportedly uncovered a significant amount of weapons. This deadly incident mirrors a dangerous social media trend known as the ‘Door Kicking Challenge’ or ‘Ding Dong Ditch,’ where individuals record themselves banging on doors before fleeing. Authorities across the nation have issued warnings about the serious and potentially dangerous consequences of such pranks.

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