Sherman Lackland, 21, was charged by police in the alleged accidental shooting of a teen while playing "No Lackin' Challenge." (Shelby County Sheriff's Office / YouTube)

Teen Shot In Head Playing Viral “No Lackin’ Challenge” Gun-Pulling Craze

A Tennessee teen was shot in the head in a disturbing social media challenge gone wrong, police said.

The 17-year-old Memphis boy was allegedly playing the “No Lackin’ Challenge,” which involves people recording themselves drawing guns and pointing them at one another, news station WMC-TV reported.

No shots are supposed to get fired in the challenge, but the teen’s friend, 21-year-old Sherman Lackland, accidentally pulled the trigger of his .40 caliber handgun, according to the Commercial Appeal.

Lackland and two others were reportedly sitting at E’s 24 Hour Cafe in Memphis on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 25, playing the game when the weapon discharged, according to Fox 19, citing a police affidavit.

A witness described the immediate aftermath of the shooting.

“A real loud bang, then I see the guy across from him fall in the floor,” said eyewitness Thomas Fitzpatrick, according to Fox 19 news. “He started grabbing him and telling him to get up and then he was kind of mad and was swinging stools and stuff.”

The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.