Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Boy Dies After Doorbell Prank Turns Fatal in Texas
A young boy named Julián Guzman, age 11, died after being shot while playing a doorbell prank, also known as "ding-dong ditch."
He rang the doorbell and ran away when shots were fired from inside the house.
Police arrested 42-year-old Gonzalo Leon Jr. and charged him with murder.
The shooting happened in Houston, Texas.
Prosecutors say there was no threat from the boy, and they don't believe "stand your ground" laws apply.
Similar incidents have led to other deaths, leading authorities to warn about the prank's dangers.
An 11-year-old boy, Julián Guzman, died after being shot in Houston, Texas.
The shooting occurred during a doorbell prank.
Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, has been charged with murder.
The incident happened on Saturday night.
Prosecutors stated that the "stand your ground" law doesn't apply.
- Who
- Julián Guzman was fatally shot; Gonzalo Leon Jr. has been charged.
- What
- An 11-year-old boy was shot and killed after a doorbell prank.
- When
- The shooting occurred on Saturday night; Leon was charged on Monday.
- Where
- Houston, Texas
- Why
- The victim was ringing doorbells as part of a prank.
- Victim
- Julián Guzman, 11
- Suspect
- Gonzalo Leon Jr.
- Suspect Age
- 42
- Charge
- Murder
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Incident
- Doorbell prank shooting
