Gurnee police issue alert after concealed-carry holder mistakes ‘Senior Assassins’ game for threat
GURNEE, Ill. — Police in Gurnee have issued a community alert after an incident in connection to a game known as “Senior Assassins.”
According to the department, a group of high school students entered a local restaurant wearing ski masks and holding water guns. The group was targeting other students who were dining, and attempted to spray them with water.
Police said a concealed-carry holder in the restaurant mistook the game as a threat and the situation could have escalated quickly.
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Gurnee police are emphasizing the potential danger of the “Senior Assassins” game.
The Gurnee Police Department would like to emphasize that the depiction of firearms, whether real or imitation, in any public setting, is a matter of concern and may instill fear among the public. We urge community members to reconsider their participation in such activities and recognize the seriousness of their actions.
Gurnee Police Department
According to police, incidents have been occurring nationwide associated with the game. It involves a formation of teams with participants elimination opposing players by “tagging” them with water guns. Players have been known to wear ski masks to catch their opponents off guard.
Police said incidents like these may warrant disorderly conduct charges.
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