Itasca, Illinois became the latest scene of chaos stemming from the "Senior Assassins" game, a high school fad that has spread across the nation. The crash occurred when two students behind wheels got carried away during the water gun "assassination" spree, leading one vehicle to lose control and roll onto its side. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries, but the police cited all involved parties, according to WGN-TV.
The game, designed for high school seniors who form teams and "tag" each other out with water guns, has been criticized for inciting reckless behavior. An incident in Gurnee highlighted the perils, where a concealed-carry holder mistook players for actual threats, as detailed by NBC Chicago. With ski mask-clad students wielding gun-like squirters entering a restaurant, one could imagine the alarm they caused, teetering on the brink of a disastrous escalation.
"Two guys came in with hoodies on ski masks and what appeared to be real weapons, so you can imagine the fear... they had no idea what was going on, was it a robbery, was it someone creating an active shooter incident, we don’t know," Det. Shawn Gaylor with the Gurnee Police Department told NBC Chicago. This harrowing account stands as a staunch reminder of how a harmless game can stir real-world panic and danger.
Authorities from Gurnee, Bartlett, and Arlington Heights have issued multiple warnings, urging players to exercise common sense and respect for their communities. "There are a lot of people out there who are on edge, who have cc permits, and may perceive it entirely different for our community," said Barlett Police Chief Geoffrey Pretkelis.
