East Orange police warn NJ residents of ‘door-kicking’ challenge on TikTok [Video]

EAST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) — Police in New Jersey are warning residents about a dangerous “door-kicking” challenge emerging on TikTok.

Videos posted to the social media platform suggest that the challenge is happening across the country.

The challenge encourages people to kick at doors of homes and businesses while being filmed, and then post the videos online.

The pounding on the front door can be frightening, leaving residents and their pets startled.

“My dog starts running downstairs because he hears a banging sound that’s insanely loud,” said East Orange resident Amanda Gross.

She says the damage to her home cost her hundreds of dollars.

“To have my mom spend an extra $700 because it was a challenge… what was the challenge? To scare us to death? Because that’s pretty pathetic,” she said.

East Orange police have put out an advisory, warning residents that his is an ongoing trend.

They say it’s dangerous, and in addition …