Fremont police are telling local high‑school seniors to cool it with the “Assassins” game after a series of close calls involving toy guns that look a little too real for comfort. The off‑campus tradition, played with water or Nerf guns, has reportedly led to high‑risk traffic stops and to 9‑1‑1 crews being pulled away from actual emergencies. Officers say what feels like harmless senior‑year hijinks can quickly turn into an armed confrontation, startling neighbors and responding police. Parents are being urged to step in, talk to their seniors and remind them that trespassing, reckless driving and bringing imitation weapons to campus can all land them in real trouble.
In a detailed update on Facebook, the Fremont Police Department explained that the game “usually takes place off campus” and is not unique to the city, noting it has popped up in communities across the country. The post warns that reports of “suspicious activity” connected to the game may lead to police contact, citation or even arrest, depending on what officers find when they roll up. Fremont police also said they are in touch with the Fremont Unified School District as the district works to discourage participation…