Miami-Dade man arrested after pistol-whipping child playing "ding dong ditch," report says

A Southwest Miami-Dade man was arrested after authorities said he confronted a group of children playing "ding dong ditch" and pistol-whipped a juvenile in the ear, leaving the child needing multiple stitches. Juan Francisco Carranza, 32, was arrested Wednesday evening outside his home along Southwest 161st Place by Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies. He faces one felony count of aggravated child abuse with great bodily harm and two felony counts of aggravated assault with a firearm. According to his arrest report, a deputy responded to the residence on the morning of Oct. 23 after reports of an armed confrontation involving juveniles that took place the night before. Juan Francisco Carranza Miami-Dade Corrections Two child victims told the deputy that at around 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, they and several friends were walking through the neighborhood playing "ding dong ditch," a prank involving knocking on people's front