YouTuber hospitalized after being shot during prank video

KZbinr Tanner Cook is in the hospital after being shot while filming a prank video at a mall in Virginia. Cook tried pulling a prank on Alan W. Colie, but was met with gunfire. Colie is facing three charges including use of a firearm to commit a felony.
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#KZbinr #Guns #Prank

[@babybones919]

The guy who shot him should've said "It's just a prank bro " lmaooo 😂

[@michaelm4597]

😂

[@brandoparedes4305]

lol😂

[@Stream_A937]

A prankster being pranked 🤣🤣🤣

[@jaydeboard1754]

Lol he didn't know the gun was loaded

[@gaba-goo3733]

2014 meme....

[@michaeldriggers7681]

If the target of his prank genuinely felt he was in danger, then all charges should be dropped immediately.

[@elitestar]

Unless the prank involved Tanner assaulting the man with a deadly weapon, then no

[@ajx1994]

Lawyer to jury: "If the prank was legit, you must acquit."

[@kyleharr10]

​@@elitestarI disagree. The comment or stated if he thought he was in danger. Better safe than sorry.

[@ninjabearpress2574]

That's why they don't want to tell us what this "prankster" did, the shooting might've been understandable, even justifiable.

[@williammiller3277]

Self defense is about equal force. Had to be in mortal danger to defend with lethal force. Just feeling "in danger" by itself is not enough to acquit for shooting someone. You escalate, you lose the defense.

[@tigerwizard6388]

As someone directly pranked in one of his videos, I was hoping they would get arrested, not shot. that being said I'm not surprised, their pranks are just harassment, practically nobody who got pranked laughed. I'm actually disturbed that he wants to continue, and I'm fairly convinced he's a sociopath at this point.

[@arimpact]

Don’t worry, the Darwin award candidates will always claim their prize eventually.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

What did this person do to you? I was thinking the same thing, clearly there's some degree of sociopathic behavior on the part of some people who do this.

[@schnarfschnarf5886]

I'm annoyed at the stupidity.. "I'm still gonna do it" (make people sick of me) These new people, millennials I guess are trash people, half of them at least

[@smiles0013]

I lol'd when I read ur comment

[@twizz420]

​@@BigBadJerryRogers clout chasers

[@pichaelthompson]

I understand that there might be charges for excessive force and brandishing a firearm, but he was provoked… you’re telling me the prankster is not even gonna get one charge for starting this?

[@attemptive]

i think the term is attempted murder not "excessive force"

[@Rhine2271]

The term could be "self defense" but this video gives zero information as to what actually happened.

[@davidvanderven]

​@@attemptiveattempted murder is not in any way, shape or form acceptable language. Maybe look up with this o2 thief did before commenting with such an ignorant phrase.

[@Oxol33]

Wrong person got charged.

[@sammorrison458]

These prank videos are often just a** holes being rude to people minding their business. Not saying he deserved it, but you mess with people you are bound to find one who pushes back.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

Guy now spends the rest of his life in prison for being stupid and using a gun.

[@jimjones6901]

​@@jerrywilcox9890 he should have gotten a medal

[@chooton5113]

100

[@weaponizedglitter69]

This generation has no concept of what a prank is. F**k around and find out

[@Upsidedownpopsicle]

@@jerrywilcox9890 he will be out in less then 10 years

[@chpman2013]

The fact that not only did he survive but that he still intends to do pranks like what he did apparently means that he learned absolutely nothing. This is what we would call "playing with fire". Who's to say the next person he pranks will be his very last?

[@misteranon763]

When you tempt fate, the Universe will deliver vengeance upon thee.

[@mrsparker-flowers657]

Well lets hope🙏

[@taylorowens1708]

0 p

[@Meika_Rei]

The issue is, he is probably thinking "man, if I die making a video, just think of how many clicks it will get"

[@chpman2013]

@@Meika_Rei and I think you may be right.

[@k2peak360]

Honestly I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. Everybody doesn't want to play games with strangers.

[@safffff1000]

No sympathy, I hate pranks, a low form of humor that destroys you word and trust. Nobody should prank

[@jakeg3126]

@@safffff1000 ok, nobody scare or pick on your family and friends. Include them in in jokes, Pretend people aren’t there.

[@safffff1000]

@@jakeg3126 No we don't sacrifice our honor and our word for cheap humor, we do joke around. Why would I like to emotionally hurt(scare or embarrass) the ones I care about for a laugh?

[@darkdeath2529]

Wasn't it a robbery prank too? Probably why it's not mentioned, or shown

[@BangBang-hk4rg]

My thoughts exactly. I’ve seen “pranks” where these fools get up in peoples faces and make threats and do all sorts of stupid things. I’m surprised more of them haven’t been hurt or killed.

[@darkheartrjdyosn6345]

Bro this is y u don't mess with people. Some of us dont trust anyone bc we've had real bad 💩 happen to us in our lives. We will assume ur serious & we won't hesitate to defend ourselves

[@EldritchBumblebee]

Same. I’ve seen some STUPID pranks on Reddit and every time I’m like bro. Don’t come up on someone acting like you’re threatening them as a prank, that’s a bad idea for everyone.

[@Mjb31]

Did your step dads touch you in the bad area? Is this why you’re so “hard”?

[@TheMrKeats]

You are absolutely correct. I was put in a coma after being beaten up by 5 people with a bat. I get defensive when someone reaches out towards me. I know have a Malinois , who doesn't let people act like the "prankster" around me. My Malinois knows my friends and family, so if a person has no business putting their hands on me, they learn the hard way.

[@TheWhoIsThat]

Cool story bro

[@arlarl5122]

Not only did the internet create a whole generation of kids who think it’s funny to ruin someone’s day with a prank or bullying, but it also created a generation of people who can’t write or change a tire without asking the internet how to.

[@tig3rBite]

KZbin needs to ban these Pranksters from ever filming again. If you dont have someones consent, it should be a felony to record their privacy. Talk about social media privacy, you just got one that responded with action on this one.

[@scottmonty1828]

Maybe if people are more proactive and take him to court for being pranked. "Your Honor I had trouble sleeping I had nightmares I couldn't eat I felt terrible, that's why I'm in court to sue him today."

[@slurvtrutl526]

These aren't really pranks seem more like harassment.

[@davidbryant3532]

KZbin loves the income...and no one FILMS anything these days...

[@tubester4567]

Problem is they already have video cameras everywhere. Everyone is being recorded in public places

[@davidbryant3532]

The 1st amendment protects you in public places to record anyone without permission....however this was private property and the store can ban the recording and they do for the most part...another however.. these people are morons and should be jailed for the actions. I will Crack a skull of anyone does this to me.

[@Andrew-mp9hu]

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Hope this kid lives through this, learns, and grows from it. I’m truly worried about what social media and clout chasing, have done to this generation.

[@A1509MDIX]

Did you not listen to this video?.. He plans to continue planking.

[@Andrew-mp9hu]

@@A1509MDIX I did. That’s why I began the second sentence with “Hope.”

[@A1509MDIX]

@@Andrew-mp9hu Ah, yes. True. Sorry. You hope.. I just don't think he will.

[@Andrew-mp9hu]

@@A1509MDIX I have to say I probably agree with you brother.

[@allanwren2977]

Your moms a clout chaser and that aint no prank

[@RedLineHealth510]

Disrespectful Pranks are the epitome of spoiled kids, delusional adults and/or people who just have a bad sense of humor. I wish him a speedy recovery but cmon bruh, get it together....

[@taillesswolf]

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

[@Angelalynn0801]

The fact that he said this wouldn’t stop him from doing his pranks. Does Alan W. Colie have a GoFund me?

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

We need to make him one. This kid needs to learn.

[@Itstimmah246]

So you think it’s ok to shoot up a school if some kid cusses me out is what you saying

[@scottmonty1828]

Yeah he needs one because where will they get the money for his funeral?

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Was thinking the same thing, I would be so glad to be on his jury to insist he gets no time as well as having his legal fees covered by the guy doing the videos

[@Cyphon]

You wanna support a criminal?

[@charlesritter6640]

"I refuse to stop pranking people" We are surrounded by imbeciles people

[@jaydeboard1754]

The pranks he does aren't funny. All I have see him do are dumb

[@astronomicalreason9807]

Definitely. With my 0 tolerance for imbeciles do a prank like this to me and it won't be a trip to the hospital, it will be the morgue.

[@dkik1750]

This doesn't happen here in Canada .

[@charlesritter6640]

@@astronomicalreason9807 that's what I'm saying too. The moron got LUCKY this time. Next time maybe not so lucky. Darwinism at it's finest.

[@ronl9357]

"It's just a prank bro" - Famous last words

[@Jeff-jw1rl]

Mfs always think someone is playing games. He is lucky he has a second chance. You never know what someone is thinking or been through.

[@imrytebeehyneu]

Especially if they came out of prison

[@Cousinbiddy1]

That’s called courage and bravery

[@Jeff-jw1rl]

@@Cousinbiddy1 That's called play stupid games win stupid prizes. F around and find out is another. Please kid don't go out and get your melon split being "brave" you will break ya mommas heart

[@sawnewwenberg3043]

I hate seeing those videos.." it's only a prank". Your only supposed to prank people you know.. hello

[@imrytebeehyneu]

Yeah, they're called actors...😂😂

[@Cousinbiddy1]

Nope , pranking mostly about strangers

[@izzy_bozay]

Cook said the incident won’t stop him from making prank videos. Definitely did not learn his lesson. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@wilson599]

I want to move down there just to be selected for jury duty.

[@nothingtosee314]

Good. We need more of this.

[@demolitionist42]

Clown. This just proves the gun owner is mentally unstable and should not own a gun. Shooting someone and potentially killing them over a prank is insanity

[@Rqcist]

Of what?

[@donsims1941]

@@Rqcist darwinism 😂

[@willthebeast8002]

​@@donsims1941 I mean, he'll go on to be someone's parent one day, can your imagine?... If nature has it's way that wouldn't happen. Just keeping it 💯

[@donsims1941]

@@willthebeast8002 yes I'm afraid we already have an entire generation to prove your theory 😂😢

[@BillyBobThornt0n]

After seeing his content, collie should have aimed higher

[@Mr.Canuck]

100%

[@mktwotm3132]

A “prank” on the prey should be counted as a real live situation until, to the prey, you announced its a prank. So if you got shot during the pranking. Its your own fault.

[@s13rr4buf3]

Exactly.

[@s13rr4buf3]

Every person who behaves maliciously, cruelly, and viciously, thinks it's hilarious while they're doing it. That doesn't make it "just a joke."

[@mktwotm3132]

@@s13rr4buf3Exactly. How would anyone whose being pranked know they are being pranked. This guy deserves what came upon him. So does any in the future that does stupid prank that makes the prey think we are in a dire situation.

[@sliderx1897]

Im suprised we haven't heard this sooner. Prank videos are outta hand

[@oscargr_]

Months of rehabilitation in hospital is great content for his channel . He can educate his followers about the dangers of pranking.

[@bedubz87]

Nah . Sounds like he’s just making money by pushing more garbage content. That guy is a sociopath. He’s not trying to help anyone but his own pocket.

[@dharris1084able]

He would rather use this new fame to continue to do stupid shyd until he get hit up and not come back…. We have too many humans in this 🌎

[@guadalupelomeli6463]

Crazy how the kids make sense themselves Be careful kiddos

[@warped2875]

Yeah, ...and he can show the internet how he empties his colostomy and foley bags!

[@dakmycat3688]

F him!!

[@aaron47596]

The guy who shot him should be held accountable... for having such horrible aim.

[@scottmonty1828]

All the person who gets pranked needs to do is: Take prankster to court and sue them for lots of money. "Your Honor when I got pranked I had a panic attack, almost had a heart attack, almost had a stroke and now I can't sleep at night because I have nightmares because of the prank I'm not eating right, I'm irritable so that's why I'm here in court suing him." They make money on pranks then take that money away from them! You play with fire at my expense then you will pay for my expenses

[@astronomicalreason9807]

Genius

[@onebylandtwoifbysearunifby5475]

This goes in the "Oh well" category. Honestly, do social media "influencers" provide _any_ redeeming or necessary function in society?

[@scottmonty1828]

No they are just lazy people who don't know how to get a real job. And advertisers buy into it because other lazy people who watch and like these videos think they can do it too. Creating a bunch of lazy people that don't actually have a real job nor will ever amount to anything in society ever.

[@xavieranmore269]

Tanner Cook said it won't stop him from making a prank video...until someone finishes him off.

[@emteebee1872]

I guess we’ll hear about him again, this time 6 feet deep

[@Mr.Canuck]

Finger crossed next time is the charm.

[@josephkimani8747]

Not everyone is in the mood for these pranks.Furthermore you can't force anyone to participate in stupid pranks.

[@TalkingMoon89]

Pranks should only be done on friends & family. Not strangers !

[@Pilotpaulie]

Karma.

[@FriendxA]

Natural selection.

[@Twinwar]

Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.

[@megsie1424]

The saddest part is that the KZbinr who got shot said he won't stop making prank videos due to this incident.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

A demonstration of being a true lowlife indeed

[@tylere.8436]

He's already nominated for the Darwin Award

[@Garudakingofthebirds]

I am sorry that the guy was not a better shot . I consider that a miss . Mission not accomplished.

[@Makeuploveculture]

Uhmmm ok- but what was the prank? Was the guy provoked to use his gun? Love how they leave the entire story out of the story

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

@@dabanjo Long story short dude had it coming. His channel is full of reasons for him to get shot.

[@bmaxse]

@@dabanjo How do you know that that's how it went down, in this case? Is the video posted? Share link? I'd would like to know how this actually happened.

[@King_Carp]

I watched segments of his videos he is just asking to get murdered. Walking up to people saying wild stuff .

[@rumfordc]

@@bmaxse i think the guys channel is called "Classified Goons"

[@STR8L8CED]

His vids are full of him bullying ppl. Dude is just dumb.

[@soreal091987]

I bet if KZbin starts getting sued over prank channels this s**t will stop quick!

[@johnnychimpo2636]

Pranking can be a fun and harmless activity when done with consent and respect towards others. However, when it crosses the line and becomes physically or emotionally harmful, it is no longer considered a prank but an act of aggression. It is important to remember that our actions have consequences, and we should always treat others with kindness and respect. Pranking should be done in good humor and never at the expense of someone else's well-being. Let us strive to make the world a better place by promoting positivity, kindness, and respect towards all.

[@ef7388]

Poke a hornets nest with a stick...

[@milspec8283]

Something similar happened right down the road from my house. They said they where making prank videos pretending to rob people using a real butchers knife and well the guy with the knife ended up dead. I live in a red state where you have the right to defend yourself and property and you gotta be crazy to do this depending on what state your in.

[@R2Carney]

I live in a blue state and you would be crazy to do that here too.

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

"prank" was, he goes up to a cuatomer buying stuff, then takes the stuff, saying it's his. When the customer gets upset, he starts an argument with him. In this case, they got into a fight, the customer felt threatened and shot him

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

oh and for good measure - Though Virginia does not have a stand your ground statute, the state courts have held that there is no duty to retreat before using force in public. Kid had it coming, Check the youtube channel out, I surprised he hasnt had it banned yet.

[@zachariahmagallan5738]

​@R2Carney naw, there is no law in blue states they are just slums.

[@St.CrimsonTweets]

I think i remember seeing something like that had happened in a Texas walmart parking lot

[@rafaelbarrera7834]

My thoughts and prayers 🙏 go out to the individual who went out of his way to teach this young man a life lesson he will never forget....oh wait nvm, the guy who got shot lacks common sense...

[@williammiller3277]

I admire your level of humanity and empathy.

[@wjbrooks19]

There should be a vigil for the prank victim.

[@naturiatinajero6677]

Hopefully this rings bells to all pranksters

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

Anyone so obsessed with "Pranking" everyone is a sociopath, or worse. He can say, "I was just joking, bruh" to the blood in his stool.

[@Relinquished001]

its just a troll fr bro

[@demolitionist42]

Anyone who shoots someone over a prank is a sociopath or worse. No mentally stable gun owner shoots someone over a non life threatening situation clown

[@imrytebeehyneu]

@@demolitionist42 he better make sure that the person he'll prank with didn't come out from jail that he serves 10 to 30 years of manslaughter

[@anthonygarcia3922]

​​@@demolitionist42 you should check out his videos. These are more than just "pranks". Dude literally harasses people then plays victim and people like you fall for it. He's been asking for it for a long time now, very much deserved. The original comment had it right the first time. You're just defending this clown without knowing the facts.

[@warmon6]

​@@demolitionist42 so the guy that fatally shot a prankster in Tennessee in 2021 is a sociopath? Even though said prankster had a knife in hand and approaching guy? It seems you painted with a very broad brush sir.

[@maplehouseknives]

Surprised this hasn't happened sooner... a lot of these prank channels push and often exceed the limit of people's patience

[@leyway]

This is a generation that gets off on clicks and likes. Truly sad.

[@pauliexcluded1]

If they were doing something stupid like pretending to rob or scare people, whoever is bringing prosecution should be prosecuted.

[@IamGettis]

Imagine getting shot in the stomach over a prank and still willing to do it again… good job parents!

[@j.megatron]

how is dude being charged with anything beyond excessive force? I use to prank until it went bad. if the other party hadn't left, I would have gotten FELONY charges, I learned both a legal and life lesson. DON'T PRANK

[@HatesRacists]

Don't do pranks that can be a felony. It's just crime.

[@j.megatron]

@@HatesRacists depends on your state. In my state, you can't unintentionally cause bodily harm or even in advertently attempt it because we occasionally value people

[@JJerseyGirl]

Life is working everyone's last nerve and people are on edge, so pulling pranks on total strangers is just stupid.

[@iexist7408]

Imagine being so angry and hateful that u murder someone over a prank. What has this world come to

[@scottmonty1828]

Yeah you're right that's terrible!! What the person should have done instead of shooting him was take him to court and sue him for the prank. Say to the Judge after being Pranked I had a panic attack and now I can't sleep without having nightmares since being pranked. Of course that would solve the problem because now the prankster wouldn't have any money to even run a KZbin channel because of the lawsuit against him!

[@hemipower63]

NOT GUILTY my fellow jury.

[@johnnygallos0939]

Lol just show one of this clowns videos and the jury will understand 😂.

[@TheVampireRove]

Not sure what took so long. He's been asking for it for some time.

[@imrytebeehyneu]

😂😂😂...The Grim Reaper is standing by for him..patiently

[@Cousinbiddy1]

Why r u against him what did he do ?

[@imrytebeehyneu]

@@Cousinbiddy1 nobody has to explain it to you so find out for yourself, troll

[@crazysinister420]

What about using “it’s just a prank” as a defense?. For the individual shot

[@tjcash2402]

Laziness and stupidity equals dude getting shot in the stomach filming a prank video without a REAL JOB

[@midnightsnack1306]

Pranks that harass people should be demonetized by social media platforms full stop.

[@-eligos-8670]

If I was God, I would keep him in critical condition until he decided to stop pranking people. I absolutely do not feel bad for him.

[@WampanoagNative]

Thankfully you are not GOD!

[@Mont-nr7pj]

I agree with you

[@karnage5888]

Well, luckily, God doesn't exist.

[@stevienguyen2047]

@@karnage5888 you can’t prove that either. And I’m an atheist.

[@GAMEOVER-zc7ek]

​@@karnage5888 luckily i wont see you in heaven. 😂😂😂

[@randyscrafts8575]

Was only a matter of time till someone got shot. Don't prank people, people. You could end up in the hospital or worse.

[@grandmagina1964]

I live here in northern Virginia, and the Loudoun County prosecutor's office is considering charges against the prankster...in addition to charging the shooter.

[@robinjustice4311]

I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often actually.

[@qolspony]

The next time you might not be so lucky. I kinda feel sorry for the "perpetrator" and the time the court system have to decipher this case.

[@mattpavey3062]

Facts lol

[@kayleyameliaHQ]

You feel sorry for someone who used deadly force against a prank?

[@aboutwhat1930]

​@@kayleyameliaHQ what was the prank? We're missing a ton of key details. The PD shouldn't make statements to pollute the juror pool. The pranksters might have crossed a line between prank and perceivable threats.

[@qolspony]

@@kayleyameliaHQ these people do pranks for views regardless of what the reaction might be.. And when the reaction is not favorable, some how the problem must be the fault of the respondent. We are humans, we are not play things. And when someone consciously invade our space, we react in a way that would send a message that we are not an experiment! WE ARE THE REAL DEAL! SO IF YOU PRANKSTERS WANT TO PLAY WITH FIRE, YOU WILL GET BURNED! You do not know what that person is going through, so please use caution!

[@kayleyameliaHQ]

@@aboutwhat1930 I watched several of their other videos....none of them are worthy of someone using deadly force.

[@PabloCruise9398]

THAT'S WHAT HE GETS.🤣 NOW WE LAUGH AT YOU !!!🤣. It's disrespectful to exploit someone on camera. Some of these pranksters go too far and mess with the wrong people. BUT NOBODY should be disrespected and blasted on KZbin or tictoc to be laughed at....💯✌️

[@HiThere619]

Depending on what stupid prank he was pulling on the guy, all charges should be be dropped against the shooter.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

If he still continues to do it after this, the next one will absolutely be justified and hopefully no recovery

[@florencia2771]

Oh, and remember that poor woman who was scared and had a panic attack because someone put a 🪣 bucket on her head, she ended up hospitalized and had heart complications. WHAT ARE AUTHORITIES DOING about this?? This is bullying!!! Is the prankster going TO PAY HER HOSPITAL BILLS????!!!

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

Though Virginia does not have a stand your ground statute, the state courts have held that there is no duty to retreat before using force in public. Cant wait for it to hit court. Kids gonna have a whole lot of problems on his hands. That youtube is nothing but evidence.

[@scottmonty1828]

All she has to do is take him to court and sue sue sue the pants off of the person who pranked her.

[@pri_shay_dior]

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't even think the prankster was arrested in that case. Police really just encourage people to stop pranking most of the time instead of holding them accountable.

[@micmac1121]

Love seeing this young man flourish and grow in his abilities to prank people. Your parents must be very proud son.

[@yagodaghendrik9664]

He's great, really exposes the insecure punk a** low life mentality of people today

[@jasbob]

I hope your joking lol

[@willthebeast8002]

​@@jasbob it's called sarcasm.

[@melovetorun]

Probably raised by a single mother.

[@loremipsum7ac]

​@@melovetorun or an alcoholic father

[@jimbrown9885]

Shooter's attorney: "bros and bro-ettes of the jury, my client merely pulled a counter prank."

[@Yshaaaq]

What more do we need to do to make them stop being a nuisance in the name of pranking?

[@scottmonty1828]

They need to do is take him to court and sue them for lots of money. "Your Honor when I got pranked I had a panic attack, almost had a heart attack, almost had a stroke and now I can't sleep at night because I have nightmares because of the prank I'm not eating right, I'm irritable so that's why I'm here in court suing him."

[@treasurethetime2463]

So the shooter was just minding his business and likely would have never had any contact with the prankster, and now he's facing charges. Makes perfect sense.

[@peryole]

They’ll either try to get him to take a plea, which he should not, or take it to trial where he’ll most definitely be found not guilty. If rittenhouse could seek out and shoot innocent people and walk, and this man, walking around bothering no one is convicted, after being assaulted and harassed, there is no hope for humanity.

[@treasurethetime2463]

@@peryole what makes everything even dumber is that these aren't even real pranks. Pranks are creative. Pranks are supposed to rely on the "mark" making an assumption based on a clever set up. Pranks are supposed to be innocent. There is nothing creative about going up to an adult male and pretending you're going to rob him or fight him. That requires no set up. There is nothing innocent or clever there. It's just lazy hack "comedy". You're getting someone worked up for a confrontation then screaming "it's just a pack, dude." Like that magically makes everything better.

[@koda3967]

🤦‍♀️ Well. I wonder if he'll die in the next 'for kicks' saga? I guess I'll have to hear it on #NBC because I'm certainly not following the fool. 🤨

[@TheCommunicationCoach]

youtube is culpable in all of this as they enable it

[@mushroom13cfh]

@@TheCommunicationCoach at what point are you not responsible for your own actions?

[@TheCommunicationCoach]

@@mushroom13cfh If you don't know, then you're as bad off as this punk kid

[@lovethis1066]

If you intend to keep pranking strangers you'll get what you deserve. Little brat needs to grow up. Anyone affected by him needs to sue.

[@Jen0714]

Sometimes it pays to step back and THINK about what you're doing. Maybe a career change would be a smart decision.

[@paceyourself5652]

Finally happened lol

[@Korixon.]

Ik I was just thinking about it and it happened lol

[@asregdor3386]

There are a lot of youtubers that do pranks that are constantly taking chances of getting a sh!t kicking or getting shot or stabbed . I am not surprised this has happened and I hope he pulls through , but I really don't feel sorry for him .

[@TheINFJChannel]

You know what I actually like about your comment that made me go "hey, I need to remind this person they're good"? The fact that, although you don't feel sorry for him, you wish for him to pull through. That says a lot about your character 💜

[@sliderx1897]

​@@TheINFJChannel play stupid games, win stupid prizes

[@liberatedflygirl8000]

To think a man’s whole life changed and is criminally charged because someone tried to pull a prank

[@Lucky_Male_Bee]

I'm amazed this doesn't happen more often. Some people live by the motto "Shoot First Ask Questions Later..."

[@ChrisTopher-uh3oy]

I hope they drop all the charges

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

"prank" was, he goes up to a customer buying stuff, then takes the stuff, saying it's his. When the customer gets upset, he starts an argument with him. In this case, they got into a fight, the customer felt threatened and shot him, Though Virginia does not have a stand your ground statute, the state courts have held that there is no duty to retreat before using force in public.

[@florencia2771]

We need to unite against these EVIL, STUPID & LAZY social media clowns who refuse to get a normal job and go around bothering and disrespecting others. Let’s start a petition to END this stupidity.

[@melissaporter5928]

I totally agree with you about this.

[@Cousinbiddy1]

Nope

[@bluenote1412]

Agree

[@DonnyDon90]

His channel will blow up from this! That's how insane and obsessed people have become from social media.

[@kentao4]

Everybody say it with me: “play stupid games….”

[@farkshucker]

Some of these pranks are so extreme and invasive, it was only a matter of time. Smh!

[@solomonkane102]

Pranks and practical jokes are sadistic and never funny. Anyone that thinks they are is a sadist. Anyone I see doing them is dead to me.

[@ThomasJones-ij6hv]

The first few times I got my kid to pull my finger were funny but unlike Tanner Cook he smartened up and he was only 6.😜✌️

[@juancaorsi1805]

Thats the reason invisible cameraman wears bulletproof gear. Period.

[@compirate]

Let's all go to the hospital pretending to be nurses and doctors and prank him, it'll be funny!

[@Destiny-bt7oi]

What's the deets on the actual actions carried out in the 'prank'?

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

"prank" was, he goes up to a customer buying stuff, then takes the stuff, saying it's his. When the customer gets upset, he starts an argument with him. In this case, they got into a fight, the customer felt threatened and shot him, Though Virginia does not have a stand your ground statute, the state courts have held that there is no duty to retreat before using force in public.

[@Destiny-bt7oi]

@@crisnmaryfam7344 thanks 👍

[@RealNiggaBob]

Why did they arrest a man who was being harassed?

[@gonefishing3593]

Sounded more like a self-defense, I doubt at that moment the shooter thought it was a prank.

[@joeswanson401]

“Classified goons”…what was the prank? Some of these pranks go too far. Watch who you’re messing with in public.

[@dvvidw]

You roll the dice every time you interact with someone.

[@imrytebeehyneu]

What if someone used to be in a gang? 😂😂😂 Good luck whoever wants to prank...

[@rumfordc]

this isn't just simple interaction. sounds like the dude is directly antagonizing complete strangers. only a matter of time before they "prank" the wrong guy.

[@jadeanddragon]

I hate to see these youtubers making money by pranking people. To me it's not prank it's more like harassment.

[@darkman7010]

Pulling pranks on people for likes on social media is very immature. People like this are reaping what they have sowed. Grow up and be an adult because we aren't taking this mess anymore.

[@maryyjanee247]

He will stop once someone stops him for good

[@queentinadoire6931]

Rightly said.

[@AA-qk1nf]

Remember the guy who pranked the judge by lying that he was the murderer? Things didn't end well for him either.

[@meanmugging]

"Its just a prank, bro" on his headstone, how Gen Z would that be

[@thomasbrack9895]

These kids need to stop. They are taking pranks way too far, then expect the "it's just a prank bro chill" to get them out of it.

[@applepie5846]

About time we bus happens to a prankster, their pranks are border line harassment

[@fastfreddy4285]

I’ve been saying for awhile that these stupid pranksters are gonna get hurt. It’s ridiculous

[@Nicolecooper961]

Absolutely Ridiculous.

[@nowshipping]

I would bet this likely was more like harassment than a good spirited prank.

[@buzz5969]

This is old news, I bet fool wont be so quick to prank someone lol.

[@valdabrat4886]

Ol fool literally said he was guna keep doin pranks and his videos and that gettin shot aint guna stop him

[@ffervescence]

Darwin is laughing