A teenager in a pulled-tight hoodie strides up to a Heights front porch, hauls off and boots the door, then bolts back to a waiting car. The whole thing is caught on a home camera, and neighbors say it is part of a viral “door-kick” challenge that is turning into a late-night headache across Houston Heights.
What looks like a split-second prank on video has residents worried about broken doors, terrified families, and something far worse if a startled homeowner mistakes the kick for a real break-in.
Video Catches The Moment, Homeowner Speaks
Homeowner Landon Coker told reporters his front door “came open with some gusto” and that his first thought was that someone was trying to force their way in, according to Click2Houston. He later learned it was a teen apparently taking part in the challenge, not a would-be burglar.
Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen did not mince words. He warned that a stunt like this “could turn deadly” if a frightened resident responded with a weapon, a scenario that has law enforcement pleading with teens and parents to rethink what qualifies as a harmless joke.
Officials See The Same Trend Show Up Elsewhere
The Heights incident is not an isolated case. Law enforcement agencies in other states have been battling similar door-kicking antics, and some are already making arrests…