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Florida teenager shot during Halloween prank as parents seek arrest of homeowner
A 16-year-old was shot in the arm twice in Davie, Florida, on Halloween after he and friends kicked a neighbour’s door and ran off in a prank known as “doorbell ditching”. His parents say the homeowner chased the group and fired, and are calling for the shooter to be arrested; the case is under investigation.
The teenager was in stable condition and underwent major surgery on his arm, though the full extent of his injuries was not reported. Police have not publicly named a suspect or made an arrest, and have sent the case to the Broward State Attorney’s Office to review whether charges are warranted.
In short
- A 16-year-old was shot twice during a Halloween prank in Davie.
- His family says the homeowner chased and fired at the group.
- Prosecutors are reviewing the case; no arrest has been announced.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Florida parents say homeowner should be arrested after shooting son, 16, who went around kicking doors in ill-advised Halloween prank”.