A popularhigh school traditionis drawing fresh warnings from California law enforcement as graduation season approaches.
The Redding Police Department is urging teens to think twice before taking part in “Senior Assassin,” a live-action game where high school seniors track and “eliminate” each other using water guns.
There’s anapp-driven version of the gamethat assigns each player a target and uses phone location services to help them hunt each other down. The company behind it, Splashin, has urged safety when using the app.
Players advance by soaking their assigned opponent while avoiding being eliminated themselves.
Police say the concept may be harmless, but the execution can quickly alarm the public and result indeadly consequences.
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“Do not trespass, do not run into traffic and do not approach people in a way that could be mistaken for a real threat,” the departmentsaid in a Facebook post.Officers also warned players to steer clear of schools, businesses and any area where their actions could cause fear or trigger a police response.
The advisory added: “No realistic-looking weapons in public. If someone tells you to leave, leave. If something feels off, walk away” and “use common sense and keep it safe.”
Sgt. Brian Berg noted that local students have played the game for years, describing it as a “fun tradition” tied to graduation, according tothe Redding Record Searchlight.
However, he acknowledged thatmany in the community may not recognize it, increasing the risk of misunderstandings.
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