Willow Creek neighborhood (75089) – A 10-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times by a homeowner during a prank gone wrong in the Willow Creek neighborhood. Authorities say the child had been playing “ding-dong-ditch” with friends on Maplewood Drive when the 43-year-old suspect allegedly opened fire, striking him several times. The boy was rushed to a local hospital and remains in critical condition following emergency surgery. Neighbors described the incident as “heartbreaking” and “unimaginable” in their usually quiet community. Police confirmed the suspect is in custody, calling the shooting a tragic overreaction that left the neighborhood shaken and demanding answers.
Key Facts
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BREAKING: 10-year-old boy shot multiple times by homeowner after prank
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IMPACT: Child in critical condition, family devastated, community shaken
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OFFICIAL SOURCE: “This was an overreaction with tragic consequences,” – Sheriff’s Department spokesperson
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ACTION: Authorities urge parents to keep children indoors until investigation concludes
Impact Willow Creek neighborhood (75089)
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Precise Location:
Willow Creek neighborhood (ZIP 75089) – Near Maplewood Drive and Oak Court -
Community Connection:
“We’re heartbroken, kids play here all the time, nobody imagined this.”
– Sarah Lopez, Willow Creek resident -
Visual Proof:
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Crisis Response
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IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
» Children’s Trauma Counseling: 972-555-HELP
» Anonymous Crime Tips: 972-555-TIPS -
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
“Please speak with your children about safety and call 911, not take violent action.”
– Chief Daniel Harris, County Sheriff’s Department
Community Pulse
“VOTE: Should prank calls/ding-dong-ditch be punishable offenses?
👍 Yes, stricter rules needed
👎 No, kids’ harmless fun
Sound off in comments – officials monitoring feedback”
Update Log
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9:45 PM: Boy remains in ICU, surgery ongoing
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8:30 PM: Suspect, 43, taken into custody without incident
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7:50 PM: Police confirm shooting tied to prank at front door
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