"Police Warn of Safety Risks in Nationwide 'Senior Assassins' Game Among High Schoolers"

Suburban police departments are warning about a game called "senior assassins" where high school seniors wearing ski masks and carrying water guns resembling firearms are targeting other students in public places, causing fear and confusion among the public. Incidents have led to mistaken reports of real gunmen, lockdowns, and police responses. Police are urging parents to talk to their kids about the consequences of carrying realistic-looking weapons, and disorderly conduct charges may be warranted depending on the seriousness of the situation.