TikTok Prank Turns Deadly: Virginia Teen Shot, Homeowner Faces Charges

Written by on May 8, 2025

An 18-year-old Virginia teen, Michael Bosworth Jr., was fatally shot during a late-night ding-dong ditch prank that was reportedly being filmed for TikTok.

The incident occurred around 3 a.m. in Spotsylvania County, when homeowner Tyler Chase Butler, 27, allegedly opened fire, believing a break-in was underway.

Bosworth and another teen were shot; Bosworth died at the hospital, while the other teen was treated and released. A third juvenile was unharmed.

Butler has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder, malicious wounding, and firearm-related offenses. Authorities continue to investigate.

Virginia teenager shot and killed by homeowner while recording TikTok prank video


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