Viral Door-Kick Trend

Phoenix Family Reports $10,000 Damage After Teens Kick In Front Door

A Phoenix family has reported that two teenagers have caused around $10,000 in damage by kicking in their front door in an alleged 'prank'. Ring video footage shows the teens, who appear to be teenage boys, opening the front gate and running to the front door while trying to cover their faces before one kicks the door open. The family says the custom-built door will need to be completely remade at a cost of around $11,000. Police believe the incident may be linked to a social media trend known as the "Door Kick Challenge" that encourages people to kick front doors with force and film it for online attention. The trend can lead to property damage, escalate confrontations, and lead to criminal charges including disorderly conduct, criminal damage, or trespassing. Police are urging parents and guardians to discuss the consequences of participating in these trends.