Teens shot while filming a TikTok 'ding-dong-ditch' prank

[Ronin]

You can*t just admit that you are only operating with one side of the story and have taken your position based only on that?

I didn't think you were that obtuse to understand that the data provided is the data provided. There is no "side", only what's been reported. Thus far, that information hasn't changed or been contradicted. I've based my opinion on that. If the story changes, I'll re-evaluate then, not before, and certainly not because you think so.

[JasonLund]

I didn't think you were that obtuse to understand that the data provided is the data provided. There is no "side", only what's been reported. Thus far, that information hasn't changed or been contradicted. I've based my opinion on that. If the story changes, I'll re-evaluate then, not before, and certainly not because you think so.

Obtuse


The “data provided” is ONE SIDE of the story. The ONLY SIDE that has been reported. Are you that obtuse to not recognize that?

My point is that it’s wrong to come to a conclusion using ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE STORY.

I don’t think you should change your opinion. You are free to be wrong all you want, that’s your prerogative

[Ronin]

Obtuse


The *data provided* is ONE SIDE of the story. The ONLY SIDE that has been reported. Are you that obtuse to not recognize that?

My point is that it*s wrong to come to a conclusion using ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE STORY.

I don*t think you should change your opinion. You are free to be wrong all you want, that*s your prerogative

You're assuming we have one side of the story. You don't know anymore than anyone else, so unless you know something that everyone else doesn't about the incident...STFU.

[ImminentDanger]

Black Homeowner Charged With Murder After Killing White Teen Filming TikTok Pranks in His Backyard at 3am
Saturday, May 10, 2025
https://blacknews.com/news/tyler-cha...anks-backyard/

Tyler Chase Butler, a 27-year-old African American man from Spotsylvania County, Virginia, has been charged with murder after fatally shooting 18-year-old Michael Bosworth Jr., a white high school senior who was in his backyard filming TikTok pranks with friends around 3 a.m. on a Saturday. The deadly encounter has ignited debate over race, self-defense, and the consequences of social media stunts gone wrong.

According to NBC 4 Washington, Butler was arrested and now faces charges of second-degree murder, malicious wounding, and two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. Authorities say he opened fire on three white teens outside his home in Spotsylvania County, killing Bosworth and injuring another. A third teen was unharmed.

Bosworth was a student-athlete at Massaponax High School, where he played football, lacrosse, and wrestled. According to police, the group had been recording a "ding dong ditch" prank for TikTok--ringing doorbells and running away--when the shooting happened.

Butler claimed he believed the teens were attempting to break into his home and called 911 to report a burglary in progress. The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office responded to the call of shots fired. Upon arrival, the surviving teens reportedly told deputies they were just filming pranks, and one showed officers a video as proof.

It remains unclear why the boys were in Butler's backyard or whether he knew they were pulling a prank before opening fire. Neighbors told reporters they were also frightened by the teens' behavior that night, with some fearing break-ins.

"I'm sorry the kid did that," said local resident Shawn Morrell. "I wish he hadn't, because he paid the ultimate price. Nobody wants that outcome--not even the homeowner."

Butler is currently being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail. The case is still under investigation as the community grapples with questions about race, self-defense, and accountability.

https://www.ksbw.com/article/virgini...prank/64730447

Detectives reported that the initial 911 call was for an attempted home burglary, during which Butler, who resides at the home, opened fire.

According to court documents, the two surviving juveniles told police they were playing a prank called "ding-dong-ditch," which involves ringing doorbells and running away. They had done this at several homes and had been filming themselves to post on TikTok.

Butler is in jail without bond. The two surviving victims were read their Miranda warnings, but neither has been charged at this time, authorities said.

"Neighbors told reporters they were also frightened by the teens' behavior that night, with some fearing break-ins."
"They had done this at several homes"
- Repeated harrassment.

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[Walleye Hunter]

Now they call it 'ding-dong-click'.

[JasonLund]

You're assuming we have one side of the story. You don't know anymore than anyone else, so unless you know something that everyone else doesn't about the incident...STFU.

Im not assuming anything. Only one side of the story has been reported by the zealous anti-gun media.

You are assuming that story to be correct but leaving the door open to re-assess as more information come out. All I’m saying is don’t be so quick to make assumptions.

A self defense shooting is hard enough to defend, it’s even worse when the biased media has a person tried & convicting in the court of public opinion before the smell of powder dissipates. Not sure why that’s so difficult to understand

[JasonLund]

Black Homeowner Charged With Murder After Killing White Teen Filming TikTok Pranks in His Backyard at 3am
Saturday, May 10, 2025
https://<b>blacknews.com</b>/news/ty...anks-backyard/

Oddly enough, if there was a “whitenews.com” it would be shut down for promoting racism, hate & bigotry.

Yet here is blacknews.com creating a racial component to the story. They will complain that the only reason he’s being charged is because he’s black and the boy was white. Yet if a white man shot a black boy, they’d be calling it a racially motivated murder.