An 18-year-old and a 13-year-old are facing charges after Marion County deputies say they pointed a BB gun at children.

Council President Kenyatta Johnson said the realistic-looking plastic gun could lead to deadly consequences for city kids.

The big picture: The incident mirrors a viral TikTok trend known as the "Orbeez Challenge," which in some cases entails users firing gel-like pellets at people via airsoft rifles or toy guns.

Characters from some of the most popular anime are part of a new toy series for Bandai Co.’s high-end “gacha gacha” capsule vending machines that cost up to 2,500 yen ($24) a spin.