Kids caught on camera kicking in door of Upper Darby home

Delaware County Kids caught on camera kicking in door of Upper Darby home A homeowner says surveillance video captured kids kicking in her front door in what she believes may be part of a dangerous social media trend. By Kelsey Kushner • Published November 11, 2026 • Updated on November 11, 2026 at 9:24 pm A Delaware County woman is warning her neighbors after a group of kids was caught on surveillance video violently kicking in the front door of her Upper Darby home. Bridgette Cooper said the incident happened just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 along Hazel Avenue. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE Surveillance video shows a group of kids running toward Cooper's front door before one delivers a powerful kick, forcing the door open. NBC10 Philadelphia NBC10 Philadelphia Cooper said her husband was home at the time and was startled by the impact. "My husband just happened to be home," Cooper said. "He hears this crashing boom violent hit and he jumps up." The force of the kick caused debris to fall onto the floor, leaving Cooper's husband initially unsure of what had happened. "He thought a car or something had hit the house because it was so violent," Cooper said. NBC10 Philadelphia NBC10 Philadelphia Cooper believes the incident may be connected to a dangerous social media trend in which kids record themselves running up to homes, kicking or banging on doors and then running away. Local Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. First Alert Weather 1 hour ago First Alert: Storms could bring hail, damaging winds and tornado risk Philadelphia 1 minute ago DA to launch independent investigation into 10-year-old girl's death She worries that what some may consider a harmless prank could have serious consequences. "My door can be fixed but that could’ve gone left so many ways. They could’ve gotten hurt by my husband, they could’ve gotten hurt just by running off," Cooper said. Upper Darby police are investigating the incident. Police have not yet determined whether a crime was committed, and NBC10 has blurred the faces of the kids shown in the surveillance footage. Cooper said her front door has since been repaired, but she's sharing the video to warn other neighbors about the potential dangers of similar incidents. "This is not what you do. It’s dangerous. It’s crazy," Cooper said. She is urging neighbors to remain on high alert and contact police if they see suspicious activity. This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC Philadelphia. AI tools helped convert the story to a digital article, and an NBC Philadelphia journalist edited the article for publication. This article tagged under: Delaware County Pennsylvania