What started as a late-night “prank” turned into a tragedy that has left a neighborhood in shock.
A group of teenagers approached a private home carrying a large bucket filled with ice-cold water. According to investigators, they planned to drench the homeowner while recording the stunt for social media.
Security footage shows the teens sneaking up to the porch and dumping the freezing water over the unsuspecting homeowner. But what happened next was instant.
The startled homeowner reportedly grabbed a firearm and opened fire. Multiple shots rang out, and chaos erupted as the teens scattered, screaming. Several were hit. Two died at the scene.
“It all happened in seconds,” a neighbor told reporters. “One moment it was laughter, the next it was panic.”
Police are now investigating the incident to determine whether the shooting will be considered self-defense or excessive force. The case has sparked a heated debate online about the dangers of so-called “prank culture” and the risks of targeting strangers.