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Man arrested after shooting teen playing 'ding dong ditch'

LEWISTON, MAINE - OCTOBER 26: A police officer blocks access to the road to Sparetime Recreation on October 26, 2023 in Lewiston, Maine. Police are still searching for the suspect in the mass shooting, Robert Card, who killed over 15 people in two separate shootings. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
LEWISTON, MAINE - OCTOBER 26: A police officer blocks access to the road to Sparetime Recreation on October 26, 2023 in Lewiston, Maine. Police are still searching for the suspect in the mass shooting, Robert Card, who killed over 15 people in two separate shootings. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

A Maine man has been charged for shooting at teenagers who were playing "ding-dong-ditch."

According to authorities, the teens had been pranking houses in the neighborhood.


At the fourth house, the homeowner reportedly fired approximately 14 rounds from a 9 mm handgun, injuring one teen in the leg.

The injured teen was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

It's important to note that playing "ding-dong-ditch" itself is not illegal.

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