Repeat offender allegedly shoots teen, pistol-whips victim after prank sparks violent retaliation
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A Washington resident, previously convicted of four felonies, finds himself incarcerated once more following allegations that he shot a teenager in the chest as a response to a neighborhood prank.

The event transpired on February 28 in Tacoma, where a group of four teenagers was reportedly tossing water balloons from their car while driving, according to FOX 13.

One of these balloons apparently hit the car of 31-year-old Majeed Guerry, allowing water to splash inside through an open window and soaking him in the process.

In reaction, Guerry is said to have pursued the teenagers, eventually cornering them on a dead-end street near a waste disposal area.

Majeed Guerry appears in court

During a court appearance, Majeed Guerry was charged in connection to the shooting of a teenager earlier this year in Tacoma, Washington. (FOX 13)

Once he had trapped the group, Guerry allegedly retaliated with violence in response to the water balloon prank.

According to court documents obtained by FOX 13, Guerry allegedly pistol-whipped the teenager responsible for throwing the balloon. 

He then allegedly shot the same victim in the chest, the outlet reported.

Majeed Guerry appears in court

Majeed Guerry, a four-time felon, allegedly chased a group of teenagers and shot one victim over a water balloon prank in Tacoma, Washington on Feb. 28, 2026. (FOX 13)

Immediately following the shooting, Guerry allegedly robbed the group of $100 in cash and fled the scene. 

Authorities were called to the area shortly after 9 p.m., where they found the four teenage boys inside the vehicle, noting one member of the group was suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive. 

Majeed Guerry appears in court

Before leaving the courtroom, Majeed Guerry reportedly addressed his supporters in the gallery, telling them, “Come get me,” as he was led out by deputies. (FOX 13)

After leaving the alleged shooting, police said Guerry drove to a local casino, according to FOX 13.

Investigators used a network of surveillance cameras to track Guerry’s movements leading up to and immediately after the alleged shooting to link him to the crime scene, the outlet reported. 

He was taken into custody on March 20, according to the Tacoma Police Department.

In court Monday, Guerry pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, assault, unlawful imprisonment and unlawful possession of a firearm charges. His bail was set at $150,000. 

Since Guerry is a felon with a criminal history of assaults and protection order violations, he is legally prohibited from owning a gun, according to FOX 13.

Before leaving the courtroom, Guerry reportedly addressed his supporters in the gallery, telling them, “Come get me,” as he was led out, the outlet reported.

Fox News Digital was unable to immediately locate an attorney representing Guerry. The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

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