[laredo44]

Times are a changing. If I was home alone, what would I do at midnight? I have no idea.

I understand, but would you answer the door? Or would you call through it to see who was there? Or peered out a window to see who was there? Or maybe called 911 and ask someone to investigate. The very last thing I'd do is open the door without knowing who was behind it.

Beyond that, something else doesn't add up about this report. The kid rang the bell and stood there waiting for someone to answer. That doesn't jibe with "playing knock on the door and run". Even other neighbors/prank victims reported they "found nobody there".

[chicagolady]

I work for a police dept. Call 911 in Chicago???
The cops would get there in about a half hour. What do you want me to do in the mean time?

[BlessedBeGod]

The kid rang the bell and stood there waiting for someone to answer. That doesn't jibe with "playing knock on the door and run".

And if he was just standing there, how on earth did he get shot in the back? Too many questions.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Beyond that, something else doesn't add up about this report. The kid rang the bell and stood there waiting for someone to answer. That doesn't jibe with "playing knock on the door and run". Even other neighbors/prank victims reported they "found nobody there".

Coupled with the homeowener saying he saw someone he believed was holding a weapon and I agree with you.

I wonder if it was just a shadow or if the kid actually had something in his hand.

If he did then that changes everything.

[Freedom2specul8]

Excellent questions!

I understand, but would you answer the door? NO

Or would you call through it to see who was there? MAYBE

Or peered out a window to see who was there? YES

Or maybe called 911 and ask someone to investigate. YES

The very last thing I'd do is open the door without knowing who was behind it. ME TOO

There've been too many home invasions for me to ever open the door that late at night without me knowing who it was...