BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A viral game for teens involving realistic-looking water guns has escalated to the point that police are getting involved.
Water guns that look like real automatic weapons – those are being used in Senior Assassin, a game being played by students across the nation, including in Kern County.
‘Senior assassin’ games prompt warnings from law enforcement agencies: ‘It’s not smart’
Imagine hearing screams, then witnessing a kid running from another kid who’s carrying a black, life-size firearm, not knowing it’s a toy. That’s what’s prompting police to take notice and post video PSAs on social media.
The game involves an app for players to locate their targets over a series of days or even weeks. The last one standing is the winner. Although the game can be fun for those privy to the trend, it can feel like a danger for people who aren’t…