The students were participating in something called the Tik Tok "Orbeez Challenge," in which students use airsoft or BB guns to shoot BBs or pellets at other students, according to authorities.

On Thursday, Academy School District 20 sent a letter to the community addressing a "Tik Tok" challenge that promoted school violence.

(KLFY) — The popular social media app, Tik Tok is known for its “challenges”. Past challenges called on students to engage in violent behavior towards a teacher or school property… ...

"The Tik Tok 'Orbeez Challenge' is a senseless and dangerous trend that is disrupting school environments across the country," police said in a statement Friday afternoon.

As part of a Tik Tok challenge, four individuals broke into several vehicles and damaged property at multiple homes. Littlestown Police Chief, Charles G. Kellar, also stated that the individuals ...

The challenge started on Tik Tok with students taking fake guns to school, recording their interactions with other students and uploading the video.

Syracuse, NY — A Syracuse neighborhood was targeted by an online challenge. Neighbors in Strathmore say a group of teenagers, armed with what appeared to be toy guns, were causing a big ...