Ding dong ditch case: Video shows moments before teen was killed in Virginia
What to know about Ding dong ditch case: Video shows moments before teen was killed in Virginia
A Virginia jury will decide if a man who shot and killed a teenager playing a game of “ding dong ditch” with friends is guilty of murder or acted in self-defense.
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What happened
A Virginia jury will decide if a man who shot and killed a teenager playing a game of “ding dong ditch” with friends is guilty of murder or acted in self-defense.
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