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Coverage dated September 1, 2025

Man charged with murder in Houston door-knock prank shooting of 11-year-old boy

Headline from ABC 7 New York

A man has been charged with murder in the shooting of a Houston boy who police said was playing a door-knocking prank on a neighbor's home.

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  1. ABC 7 New York

    Man charged with murder in Houston door-knock prank shooting of 11-year-old boy (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    A man has been charged with murder in the shooting of a Houston boy who police said was playing a door-knocking prank on a neighbor's home.

  2. MyNorthwest

    Houston man charged with murder in shooting of 11-year-old boy after doorbell prank (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    HOUSTON (AP) — Police have charged a Houston man with murder in the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy who rang the doorbell of a home and ran away as a

  3. The Daily Caller

    Police Charge Man With Murder After ‘Ding-Dong Ditch’ Prank Turns Deadly (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A Houston man was charged with murder after allegedly shooting an 11-year-old boy who rang his doorbell and ran away during a prank, police said.

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