Three teenagers arrested after firing air soft guns in Westport TikTok challenge incident
Summary
Three teenagers were arrested on May 28, 2022, in Westport after participating in a dangerous TikTok challenge known as the "Orbeez Challenge," during which they shot high-velocity gel-like projectiles from toy air soft guns at pedestrians. Emergency calls were made from multiple locations after the youths, traveling in a vehicle, fired at passersby, with one juvenile reporting being struck in the eye. Police located the vehicle on Greens Farms Road and Compo Road South, where they found the air soft guns used in the incident. The teens were charged with multiple counts of Assault 3rd Degree, Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree, and Breach of Peace 2nd Degree. They were released to their parents after being taken into custody.
Incident Details
Harms involving the exploitation, abuse, or endangerment of minors, including CSAM and grooming.
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