Teen boy arrested after suspected ‘door-kicking challenge’ leads to family dog's death

Teen arrested after TikTok door-kicking challenge linked to dog’s death

A 14-year-old has been arrested in Deltona in connection with a viral TikTok “door-kicking” challenge that investigators say led to the death of a dog.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A teen boy was arrested in connection to an alleged door-kicking prank that led to a family dog's death. 

A suspected "prank" caused one Florida family to lose one of their loved ones: their beloved Yorkie, Spookie.

What we know:

The Volusia County Sheriff's office said someone kicked open a homeowner's door – kicking the door off the hinges – and allowing the family's dog to escape. The dog, a Yorkshire Terrier, was later hit and killed by a car in the road. 

On Dec. 5, a homeowner came home to find Spookie, 3, missing. 

Deputies warn of 'Door Kick Challenge'

Five juveniles were seen roaming a Riverview neighborhood when one, wearing a ski mask, kicked a front door and fired an airsoft gun as part of the ?door kick challenge.? Authorities are urging parents to discuss the risks of such pranks, which can lead to serious consequences.

The dog's owner told FOX 35 she suspected her home was broken into because of a viral door-kicking challenge, in which teens have been arrested for committing across Florida.

"An investigation identified several juveniles who attended a party in the area that night and went out to play ‘ding dong ditch’ in the neighborhood," the Volusia County Sheriff's office said. A neighbor's security camera captured audio of the incident, the sheriff's office said. 

A 14-year-old boy from DeLand was arrested at school on Jan. 27, the sheriff's office said. He's facing multiple charges, including burglary and criminal mischief, in connection to this incident.