12-year-old boy in Oklahoma died after being found unresponsive with ligature marks around his neck. Police said he was believed to have been taking part in a trend circulating on TikTok, called the "blackout challenge," in which users choke themselves until they lose consciousness, according to FOX 25.
Authorities warned parents to stay involved in their child’s social media use. "Now more than ever due to the lockdowns, kids are bored and looking to occupy their time." the Bethany Police Department in Oklahoma said in a statement.