LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — A social media trend has Las Vegas Valley officers warning the community of the dangers you can face for participating.

“It’s important for officers to try to be ahead of the game,” shared Officer Roberto Vaquera with the North Las Vegas Police Department sitting down FOX5 to discuss the dangers of a door kicking challenge that’s been popularized on social media.

It is happening throughout Southern Nevada and the country. A Texas boy was killed by a homeowner last week as kids are upping the old “ding-dong-ditch” prank to kicking and pounding on front doors and garage doors.

“A lot of folks are going to protect their home… the results can be very drastic,” Officer Vaquera contended.

FOX5 obtained video of kids kicking a garage door last week in the Cadence neighb

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