Overview
- Jeffersonville Police issued a public alert on Oct. 8 detailing reports of youths attempting to kick in doors while carrying airsoft guns.
- Officers say participants may fire into homes if they breach a door or shoot at residents who step outside when a door holds.
- WDRB reports Jennings County deputies investigated an Oct. 4 incident, identified three teenagers, and said prosecutors are considering charges.
- Authorities stress that airsoft guns can resemble real firearms, increasing the chance of a lethal response by homeowners or police.
- Police urge parents to warn their children against the behavior and advise residents to secure homes and call 911 rather than confront suspects.