A Frisco man faces three felony charges after allegedly firing a gun at a group of teenagers who rang his doorbell and ran as part of a prank, police said Monday.
Damon Wolfe, 58, was arrested Aug. 7 on three counts of aggravated assault. The charges stem from a July 28 incident in which Wolfe reportedly left his home on Scottsdale Way around 11 p.m. and fired multiple shots at a passing car he believed was connected to a "ding dong ditch" prank.
Frisco police said Wolfe had called 911, claiming someone attempted to kick in his door. Later that night, officers found a vehicle with three bullet holes and interviewed the driver and two passengers, who initially gave a false location but later admitted to the prank.
Detectives collected evidence from the scene and secured a warrant for Wolfe’s arrest.
Following the incident, Frisco Police Chief David Shilson urged parents to talk to their children about the dangers of participating in social media challenges that may appear harmless but could lead to serious consequences.
"Parents please talk to your kids about the dangers of participating in these types of Tik Tok challenges," said Frisco Police Chief David Shilson. "The teens involved in this case are very fortunate they were not shot and killed or seriously injured. For homeowners, it is important to understand that there are legal and criminal consequences for running outside and shooting at a vehicle fleeing the scene. The bullets fired in this offense could have easily struck neighbors' houses and had deadly consequences. This entire incident is completely senseless and avoidable had better decisions been made by all involved."