Boy, 10, in Critical Condition After Homeowner Allegedly Shot Him Multiple Times for Playing Ding-Dong-Ditch By Toria Sheffield

A 10-year-old boy is in critical condition after a common childhood prank went wrong. 

The child was with friends and playing ding-dong-ditch — a game that revolves around ringing a doorbell and then running away before someone answers the door — in Houston at approximately 11 p.m. local time on Saturday, Aug. 30, according to KHOU 11, ABC 13 and Click2Houston.

While running away from one house, the homeowner allegedly opened fire at the group, hitting the young victim several times.

Police were called, and the boy was rushed to the hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment, KHOU 11, ABC 13 and Click2Houston reported.

Authorities have not yet publicly released the name of a suspect, but they confirmed an individual was taken into custody in relation to the incident, according to the outlets.

Police were later seen dropping off a man in handcuffs at the home where the alleged shooting took place the following morning on Sunday, Aug. 31, ABC 13 and Click2Houston reported.

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Authorities said an investigation into the incident is currently ongoing. They are asking anyone with information to reach out to the Houston Police Department (HPD).

PEOPLE reached out to the HPD for comment on Aug. 31 but did not receive an immediate response.