Law enforcement agencies across New York, including the New York State Police, are sounding the alarm about a popular high school game called “Senior Assassin,” warning that it could lead to dangerous, and even deadly, situations.
The game, typically played by high school seniors, involves teams using water guns or toy weapons to “eliminate” each other in a tournament-style challenge. While meant to be a fun rite of passage, authorities say the way it’s played — often in public places, residential neighborhoods, and/or at odd hours — has raised serious safety concerns.
“This game has raised significant safety concerns due to its potential to be mistaken for real criminal activity, putting participants, bystanders, and law enforcement at risk,” officials said in a public safety bulletin…