Suburban police issue new warning about students playing ‘Senior Assassins’ in residential neighborhoods

Police in suburban Chicago are once again warning of a popular game played by high school students in the springtime known as “Senior Assassins,” with the latest message coming from Villa Park.

“The Village has been made aware of the annual ‘Senior Assassin’ game played by some high school seniors,” a Facebook post from the Village of Villa Park said. “Please be aware that you may see groups of teens running in neighborhoods as part of this activity. There is no known threat to the public at this time; however, residents are encouraged to call 911 if they observe suspicious behavior or any criminal activity.”

The game, often played by high school students ahead of graduation, involves students arranging times to gather and chase each other with water or NERF-style guns…

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