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Police warn of ‘door-kicking challenge’ that can turn viral prank ‘from funny to fatal’
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Police are warning families about a dangerous social media trend after videos surfaced showing people violently kicking front doors as part of the “door-kicking challenge,” a prank authorities say can escalate into serious injury, criminal charges or worse.
According to a spokesperson for the Ontario, California, Police Department, the trend, which involves people forcefully kicking or slamming doors at homes and then running away while recording the stunt, has resurfaced online and prompted renewed concern nationwide.
While there have been numerous incidents reported across the country, including cases resulting in serious injury or death, the Ontario Police Department has seen only a few related calls for service within the city, the spokesperson said.
“To date, none of our local incidents have resulted in injuries or criminal charges,” the spokesperson said, adding the behavior typically occurs during nighttime hours and most often involves preteen and teenage children.
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Doorbell camera video shows a person running from a home’s front porch during a reported late-night prank. (Ontario Police Department)
Police say the trend remains dangerous, though.
“This behavior is particularly dangerous due to the risk of serious injury to both participants and residents, significant property damage and the potential for escalation with homeowners,” the spokesperson said. “Participants may also face serious legal consequences, including arrest and criminal charges such as vandalism or trespassing.”
The spokesperson said the department chose to issue a public warning because the trend has recently regained traction on social media, and officers wanted to proactively outline the risks and consequences for the community.
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Ontario police also clarified that the video shared on the department’s social media platforms does not show incidents from within the city.
“The video includes examples of door-kicking incidents circulating online from outside our jurisdiction,” the spokesperson said. “None of the clips shown depict incidents that occurred within the City of Ontario; they were used to illustrate the broader nationwide trend.”
Recent incidents elsewhere highlight why police say the behavior can quickly turn dangerous. In North Carolina, a juvenile was shot in the leg after a homeowner fired at a vehicle during a late-night ding-dong ditch-style prank, according to police. The homeowner was later arrested on multiple felony charges.
TEENS’ VIRAL PRANK TARGETING HOMEOWNERS COULD HAVE DEADLY CONSEQUENCES, POLICE WARN
In Houston, an 11-year-old boy was fatally shot while playing a “ding-dong ditch” prank, ringing a doorbell and running away, FOX 26 Houston reported.
Police in other states have issued similar warnings. In Kansas, the Benton Police Department warned families after reports of children running through neighborhoods late at night and ringing doorbells as part of the so-called “door kick” or “door knock” challenge, KAKE reported.
Benton Police Chief Kevin Kichler warned that even when no property damage occurs, situations can escalate rapidly.
“It can turn from funny to fatal really quick,” Kichler said, noting that Kansas is a stand-your-ground and castle doctrine state, where homeowners may legally use force if they believe their home is under threat.
Authorities have cited social media in the trend, with videos of the pranks circulating on TikTok and other platforms.
A TikTok spokesperson told Fox News Digital the platform prohibits content that promotes dangerous behavior that could result in serious injury or property damage and removes such content when identified.
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Ontario police are urging parents and guardians to speak with their children about the risks tied to viral challenges.
“We encourage parents and guardians to have conversations with their children about making safe, responsible decisions and to remind them that online trends are never worth risking personal safety, damaging property or jeopardizing future opportunities,” the spokesperson said.
Authorities say residents should report suspicious activity to police immediately.
Fox News Digital’s Julia Bonavita contributed to this report.
Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.
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Tiny surf will prevail along north-facing shores through most of the coming week as only some limited short-period energy reaches the islands from the north. Trade winds remain lighter than normal through the weekend, keeping surf along east-facing shores below average. East shore surf will begin to trend up early next week as trade winds increase upstream and across the region.
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‘Land back’ gift to Boise Valley tribes celebrated during annual Return of the Boise Valley People
BOISE, Idaho — A celebration of culture, healing and history took on new meaning Friday as descendants of the Boise Valley’s original Indigenous inhabitants gathered at Eagle Rock Park to honor a three-acre land gift that tribal leaders say will preserve their heritage for generations.
The announcement was celebrated during the 15th annual Return of the Boise Valley People gathering, an event that reunites descendants of the Boise Valley’s original tribes to reconnect with their ancestral homeland while sharing their history, traditions, and culture with the public.
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Land gift to Boise Valley tribes celebrated during Return of the Boise Valley People
“We honor the relationship between this land and the generations of the original Boise Valley people, their ancestors, their descendants, and those yet to be born,” organizers said during the ceremony.
Among those celebrating was Lance Dick Jr., a member of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Tribal Council who grew up on the Duck Valley Reservation. He joined the Duck Valley Singing Group as tribal members marked the return of the land.
“It feels good to come and connect with the people and come back and reclaim ourselves here in the Boise Valley,” Dick said.
He said the land represents more than property—it represents a renewed connection to the Boise Valley.
“It just feels good knowing that there’s people willing to contribute back to our people and give that land, and being able to reclaim ourselves here in the valley,” he said.
The property, located near the Boise Foothills in the North End, will remain home to the Keener family during their lifetime. Afterward, it will become a cultural gathering place where future generations can learn about the Indigenous peoples whose ancestors lived throughout the Boise Valley for thousands of years.
Lori “BirdWing” Edmo, co-founder of the Return of the Boise Valley People gathering, said the vision extends beyond preserving the land.
“Our plan is to use it as a place to educate about our people, our version of our history, and also to educate everyone,” Edmo said. “We’ll grow our traditional foods and have a walking path with information about the original Boise Valley people.”
Ed Keener said his family’s decision to return the land followed years of building relationships with members of the Shoshone-Paiute and Shoshone-Bannock tribes.
“I’ve been working to get to know Native people for 20 years, particularly people from Duck Valley,” Keener said. “I thought this would be really good for folks whose ancestors were here to begin with and had always been here.”
The Return of the Boise Valley People gathering continues through the weekend. Friday’s public cultural celebration featured tribal booths, songs, language demonstrations and educational exhibits. Saturday’s activities include a walk and run at Eagle Rock Park before tribal events move to Gowen Field, while the weekend concludes Sunday with a sunrise ceremony for participating tribes.
The Keener family says they hope their gift inspires other landowners to consider ways to help preserve Indigenous history and strengthen connections between communities.
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