Masked Teens, Toy Guns and 911 Calls, Union County Sheriff Slams Senior Assassin Craze

Masked teenagers in dark clothes darting through yards with what look like real guns have been spooking homeowners in Union County, and the sheriff says he has had enough.

Deputies say they have fielded multiple calls in the Weddington and Indian Trail areas tied to the viral “Senior Assassin” game, where high school seniors stalk and “eliminate” classmates using water guns. The problem, according to law enforcement, is that many of those toy guns closely resemble actual firearms, creating a recipe for a dangerous, even deadly misunderstanding.

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