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6 days ago
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Home's door heavily damaged in what homeowner believes is a TikTok trend
DENVER (KDVR) — Video from a Ring doorbell camera in the Sloan's Lake area is raising eyebrows. A homeowner believes the video shows two people carrying out a TikTok door kick challenge. It was quiet at 2 a.m. Tuesday outside the home in the neighborhood, until there was sound of someone trying to break down a door. Two people with their heads covered can be seen on a Ring doorbell surveillance camera running up the sidewalk and simultaneously kicking the home's front door. Free on Your TV • New FOX31+ App for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV On the outside of the door, you can see footprints. But behind the door, you can see real damage. 'When the first person kicked right here, it actually broke this piece that interlocks into the frame of the door and it separated it and broke also the back of the handle of the lock itself,' the homeowner, Jorgen, said. He says fixing the damage to the door and replacing the frame it will need will cost close to $4,000. 'It's very disturbing. Very disturbing. You wake up and you see someone has done that. I think it's very evil. I don't understand why you would do that to other people,' Jorgen said. Social media challenges can get out of control and dangerous fast, police and media experts say. 'We've had blackout challenges where you know people were asked to hold their breath and do all kinds of just crazy stunts that seem like they're appropriate or seem like they're harmless. But you know (they) can be very fatal with just one wrong turn,' MSU Denver Journalism and Media Production Chair Chris Jennings said. In Virginia, a teen was allegedly killed by a homeowner carrying out a similar stunt. In Goodyear, Arizona, the police department is sending warnings to parents about the trend and asking for help solving cases there. Back near Sloan's Lake, one homeowner's hoping the challenge loses steam and the people responsible for the damage are arrested. Jorgen tells us he's sharing what happened to him so that more people become aware that this is happening. He has filed a police report. Denver police told us today they are asking anyone who sees something like this to report it right away and provide any video you may have captured. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dangerous TikTok Chromebook trend has Metro Detroit schools warning parents
The Brief Students in schools across the U.S. are intentionally damaging their Chromebooks for likes. On TikTok, students are causing their school laptops to catch fire by sticking a sharp piece of metal in the USB port. Waterford Kettering High School had an incident where a Chromebook caught fire in class. EASTPOINTE, Mich. (FOX 2) - Students in schools across the U.S. are intentionally damaging their Chromebooks, causing harm and endangering others, all for attention on social media. Big picture view Across the internet, especially on TikTok, students are causing their school laptops to catch fire by sticking a sharp piece of metal in the USB port until it sparks. Many videos show smoking Chromebooks, some even catching fire, and even then, many students are stepping up to the challenge. Local perspective In Metro Detroit, Waterford Kettering High School had an incident where a Chromebook caught fire in class. While nobody was hurt, a note went out to parents and students with a warning. Fire departments have also been concerned, with Birmingham Fire Marshal Jeff Scaife saying somebody will eventually get hurt. "It's the smoke initially that is most harming," he said. "It's letting off hundreds of different chemicals and heavy metals." Why you should care Breathing in heavy metals by shoving things into your laptop is not worth a few likes on social media. Also, expect a bill from your school, as Chromebooks often run between $300-$600. Eastpointe Community Schools Superintendent Christie Gibson advises talking to your kids and keeping an eye on their Chromebooks. "A fun prank could end up costing you and your family a lot of money and, depending on the school district's policy, could result in criminal charges like destruction of school property," Gibson said. "I'd rather see us starting to do social media challenges trying to change the world for the better instead of damaging property."
CBS News
10-05-2025
- CBS News
Colorado firefighters, schools warn about viral TikTok Chromebook challenge
Firefighters and school districts in Colorado are warning about a potentially dangerous TikTok challenge that has gone viral. In these challenges, students are putting metal or pencil lead into the charging ports of their Chromebooks to have them spark, smoke or catch fire. There are concerns about possible explosions or the release of toxic fumes. TikTok/MTB_LOGAN01 On Thursday, Denver Public Schools warned families that students participating in the challenge could face serious consequences. "This behavior poses significant safety risks to students and staff and will not be tolerated within our community. Chromebooks are powered by lithium batteries, and attempting to set fire to one can lead to explosions, severe burns or even cause fires in buildings. Participating in this behavior will result in disciplinary consequences and could potentially lead to legal repercussions for students," said DPS. TikTok/MATT_ROUSE There are at least 16 known cases of the Chromebook challenge in the Pike's Peak region so far. Earlier this week, another incident happened at a high school in Lafayette. Multiple Colorado Springs students involved with these incidents have been ordered to go through the Colorado Springs Fire Department's Youth Firesetter Intervention Program. Denver schools encouraged anyone aware of someone participating in the challenge to contact a trusted adult at school.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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TikTok Chromebook challenge sparks Florida school warnings
The Brief Central Florida school districts are warning students and parents about a viral TikTok challenge. It's called the "Chromebook Challenge". People are sticking items in the devices port which causes it to spark, smoke, or catch fire. What we know ORLANDO, Fla. - Lake County Schools issued warnings to parents about the TikTok Challenge Wednesday. The district advised students and parents they could face severe consequences - including expulsion or criminal charges - if a student is caught doing the challenge on a district device. This comes after a brief evacuation at Mt. Dora Middle School on Wednesday. The district confirmed the incident which prompted several classrooms to briefly evacuate. The district says there are no reports of student injuries or additional property districts - like The School District of Osceola - sent a warning to parents this week too. The district confirmed its I.T. Department is reviewing devices that were reported to have issues to see if the TikTok challenge may have been the cause. The backstory The "Chromebook Challenge" is a viral challenge over social media. People are recorded putting sharp or metal objects into the charging port which short circuits the system. This causes the lap top to spark, smoke, or catch fire. What they're saying Local fire officials are also weighing in on the safety. The devices have lithium-ion batteries which they say can be toxic if they catch fire or burn hotter and faster. "This is super serious," said Tod Zellers, Assistant Fire Chief of Special Operations Seminole County, "Those lithium ion batteries catch on fire or explode and put off toxic gas which can immediately overcome someone who is close, as well as, burn much hotter and quicker than other fires we see." STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source FOX 35's Randi Hildreth spoke with and received information for this article from Lake County Public Schools, The School District of Osceola County and the Seminole County Fire Department.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teen shot, killed by Virginia homeowner was reportedly doing TikTok challenge
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The Brief An 18-year-old was shot and killed by a homeowner in Spotsylvania County over the weekend. The homeowner believed the teen and two others were attempting to break into his home. One of the boys who was also shot at by the man said they were recording themselves doing a TikTok 'Ding-dong Ditch' challenge. SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. - A northern Virginia man is now facing multiple charges after investigators say he shot and killed a high school student who he believed was trying to break into his house. A friend of the teen claims it was all part of a TikTok challenge that turned tragic. Tyler Butler, 27, is charged with second-degree murder, malicious wounding and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. He's accused of shooting at three teenagers who were behind the home he shares with his parents and brother on McKenzie Lane in Fredericksburg. Most of the relevant court documents in this case are sealed, so it's not exactly clear what led to these charges being filed at this time. READ MORE: Homeowner arrested for murder in high school student's death during alleged break-in The backstory The deadly shooting happened around 3 a.m. on Saturday, May 3. The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office says the teens were attempting to burglarize the Butlers' house when 18-year-old Massaponax High School senior Michael Bosworth was shot and killed. One of the two juveniles with him was shot and wounded. They told investigators they were recording themselves doing a "ding-dong ditch" as part of a TikTok challenge. One of Butler's neighbors who spoke with FOX 5 said his home surveillance system captured video of three teens coming up to his house not long before the shooting. The video showed the teens banging, kicking and slamming on the neighbor's garage door — not just ringing the doorbell. What they're saying Another one of Butler's longtime neighbors says she's devastated by what's happened. "It's very sad. Very sad. This is truly on everybody's part. Like the poor child, the poor kid that got killed and, of course, what happened to him. I mean such a stupid prank and look at the results. Families ruined. So, very sad. I hope this does not happen again and I hope the kids learn a lesson," Josephine Dellamonica said. Bosworth's classmates held a vigil in his honor as part of their senior sunset celebration at school Tuesday night. Those who knew him are still trying to make sense of his death. "I do feel as if it's brought us, like, more close together, because I would say our counselors have been doing such a fantastic job, you know, reaching out to everybody. Our principal, Dr. Lancaster [has done] a phenomenal job as well. I couldn't be more thankful for the supporting cast at Massaponax, you know," senior Khamoni Keys told FOX 5. READ MORE:18-year-old shot, killed by Spotsylvania County homeowner while reportedly trying to break-in What we know In court documents, Butler reports being single, having gone to college to study computer science and now making his living through sports betting. He's being held without bond in the Rappahannock Regional Jail. His next court date is June 18. Butler's family, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's and Commonwealth's Attorney's Offices all declined to comment Wednesday. The Source The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office, FOX 5 DC's Bob Barnard.
