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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
North Texas teen critically injured in ‘Senior Assassin' game dies in hospital
A North Texas high school senior died after more than a month on life support from injuries sustained in an accident while playing the game 'Senior Assassin' in Arlington. Isaac Leal, 17, died on Monday, June 2, from a blunt force injury to the head, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office. His death was ruled an accident. 'He was full of life, dreams and so much potential. Isaac brought light to everyone around him with a smile, kind heart and spirit that touched so many,' a family member wrote in a GoFundMe to raise donations for his memorial service. Leal was hospitalized for over a month and underwent multiple surgeries and tests while he was in a coma, according to the GoFundMe account. Leal, a baseball player at South Grand Prairie High School, was chasing other students with his water gun in an Arlington neighborhood on April 20, police said. During the game, Leal jumped onto the back of a parked Jeep, which drove through the residential neighborhood in the 6500 block of Devine Drive, Arlington police said. After the Jeep turned onto Setter Drive, Leal fell off the vehicle and hit his head. The driver stopped and 911 was called, police said. 🚨 More top stories from our newsroom: → Warrant: Stranger shot 3 and 'walked away calmly' → Tarrant County approves new commissioners precincts → Woman's body pulled from Trinity River [Get our breaking news alerts.] Leal was taken to the Medical City hospital in Arlington after EMS responded to the scene. Arlington police said they began investigating on May 3 after they were informed that the accident involved a vehicle. No criminal charges were filed against the driver. Police said there was no evidence to show that the driver of the Jeep was driving recklessly or intentionally trying to cause Leal to fall off the vehicle.
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
North Texas teen critically injured while playing "Senior Assassin" game dies
Criminal charges won't be filed after "Senior Assassin" game left teen on life support, police say Criminal charges won't be filed after "Senior Assassin" game left teen on life support, police say Criminal charges won't be filed after "Senior Assassin" game left teen on life support, police say The North Texas teen who was critically injured while playing a viral game has died, according to a family member. Isaac Leal, 17, had been on life support at an Arlington hospital for over a month and a half after falling off the back of a vehicle while playing "Senior Assassin." The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's report states he died from "blunt force injury" to his head on Monday morning. The Arlington Police Department said Leal was riding on the back of a Jeep Wrangler through a residential neighborhood during the game on April 21. Shortly after the Jeep made a turn, Leal fell off the vehicle and was injured. The driver of the Jeep reportedly called 911, and when EMS arrived, Leal was unconscious. The teen was transported to the hospital, where he was placed on life support. A video of the incident shows the teen and the students showing the before and after of the fall. APD said after an investigation, there was no evidence to support claims that the driver of the Jeep was driving recklessly at the time or intentionally was trying to hurt Leal. No charges will be filed in the case. Leal's family was hopeful for a recovery In May 2025, CBS News Texas spoke with Lael's family as he remained on life support. They said he showed signs of responsiveness. "Our kid is a fighter," his father, Jose Leal, said. He shared that his son moved his legs on command. "We see certain characteristics, like a smile or we see tears coming down his eyes," he said. "You know, those are the things that we're looking at. That gives us hope." Baseball team honors Leal's memory Leal was a pitcher for the 2025 South Grand Prairie Baseball team, which shared a photo of Leal along with a message on social media Monday. "We are heartbroken," the post said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and teammates. #7Strong | "
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
The Viral ‘Senior Assassin' Game Comes With Some Risks: Here's What Parents Need To Know
Playing with toy guns in this day and age is like playing with fire — just look at the tragic death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was shot by police when they thought the BB gun he was playing with at a park was real. Yet, teens and tweens around the country are playing with water games in a viral 'Senior Assassin' game that has already caused serious harm to a student in my home state of Texas. The 'Senior Assassin' game works like this: high school seniors will go around neighborhoods, parking lots of other stores, and public parks with water guns. I've even seen teens walking around a local outdoor mall playing amid the strollers and families shopping. The teens will try to shoot other high school students to eliminate them from the game. They keep track of each other's locations via the Splashin App. It's become so popular in recent weeks, that even kids in other grades have started playing with their friends. More from SheKnows Graduation Season Hits Different When It's Your Baby Wearing the Cap & Gown It seems innocent enough (albeit annoying if you get caught in the crosshairs), but it can be dangerous too. One 17-year-old student named Isaac Leal, a senior at South Grand Prairie High School in Dallas-Fort Worth, was hospitalized after playing the game with his friends on April 20, per NBCDFW. Police told the outlet that Leal climbed in the back of another student's Jeep Wrangler while the driver drove. As the Jeep drove, the car hit a dip and Leal fell off, where he was taken to the hospital. Police and the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office found no evidence of criminal offense, driving recklessly, or intentionally trying to harm Leal. Leal is reportedly on life support after suffering a head injury after the fall, according to KTVT, per USA Today. Isaac Leal's father, Jose Leal, told the local outlet that he believes what happened 'was not an accident' and is calling for further investigation. 'I have not been able to go home because I can't imagine going home without him,' he said. The game has caused other incidents across the country. Last week, a medical building in Guilford, Connecticut, went into lockdown mode after police received a call that a man was running around with a gun, per Patch. It ended up being a student playing 'Senior Assassin' with a water gun that was designed to look like a real Glock. The Guilford Deputy Police Chief Martina Jakober warns teens to play the game outside of school hours, not on school grounds or private property, and with an obvious water gun that is brightly colored, so it won't be confused with a real gun. 'It is imperative that parents and guardians speak with their seniors about the potential outcomes of their actions when playing this game,' the police said in a statement. 'Students should also be mindful that they could face arrest if the level of their actions rises to a crime.' The Splashin App was designed to create more safety and structure around this game. 'Senior Assassin, a long-standing high school tradition since the 1980s, has often lacked structure,' the app states on its website. 'Each year players had to reinvent the rules, safety, and gameplay management. Splashin changes this by empowering schools, administrators, and players with tools and sensible, baseline rules to help organize safe and responsible gameplay.' They added, 'With Splashin, schools have the ability to create games, manage players, and enforce rules and safety standards. These tools have allowed schools and parents to engage with their students – enabling them to play safely and responsibly.' Of course, getting teens to listen to these rules is another battle. But spreading awareness about this game and how teens can play more safely, like with colorful water guns and in public places, can help lower the risk of of SheKnows 19 Celebrity Stepparents Who Have a Tight Bond With Their Stepkids I'm 29 Weeks Pregnant, & Comfortable Sandals Are a *Must* This Summer—These Are the Best Ones on the Market Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About
CBS News
13-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Family keeps hope alive for North Texas student on life support after "Senior Assassin" game injury
Jose Leal, Raquel Vazquez The South Grand Prairie High School baseball team is honoring the 17-year-old student fighting for his life after playing a controversial water gun game popular among graduating seniors. His family reports encouraging signs of responsiveness, fueling hope for his recovery. Isaac Leal has been on life support at an Arlington hospital for nearly a month after falling off the back of a vehicle while playing a game called "Senior Assassin." His father said he has a new reason to have hope that his son will recover. Family reports encouraging signs for 17-year-old on life support after "Senior Assassin" water gun game It was April 21 when the teenager was playing a water gun target game called "Senior Assassin" and fell off the back of a moving vehicle. He's been on life support since. Jose Leal, Raquel Vazquez Isaac Leal's family wants to show everyone video they believe is proof that the 17-year-old is showing signs of responsiveness from the hospital bed where he has been for three weeks. "Our kid is a fighter," said Jose Leal. "You know, basically, what I can say about my son — he's never been a person to give up." Jose Leal said his son moved his legs on command. "We see certain characteristics, like a smile or we see tears coming down his eyes," Jose Leal said. "You know, those are the things that we're looking at. That gives us hope." While he fights for his life, a table was decorated in honor of the South Grand Prairie High School senior Monday night at the baseball team's annual banquet. Jose Leal, Raquel Vazquez Injury prompts school districts to warn against playing "Senior Assassin" Isaac Leal's injury and the attention it's received have prompted a number of North Texas school districts to issue warnings and threaten students caught playing the game. The "Senior Assassin" game has become an unofficial tradition among students across the country. Isaac's family searches for long-term care facility and hopes for the future The family says it's yet to find a long-term care facility that will take Isaac Leal. Despite his grave condition, they haven't given up hope that he could attend his senior class graduation in two weeks. "Isaac's supposed to be graduating May 25," Jose Leal said. "We're hoping that he's able to walk, be out of here before May 25. That's that's that's what we're hoping for. We're asking God to deliver."
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Awful video shows how Texas schoolboy ended up on life support while playing viral 'senior assassin' game
A horrific video has depicted the moments before a water gun game turned tragic when a Texas teen fell from the back of a moving Jeep. Isaac Leal, 17, was running around with another teen before hopping on the back of a classmate's car while playing 'senior assassins' - a popular high school tradition where kids have to catch their pals and shoot them with water guns. But Leal's innocent fun turned into a nightmare on April 20. New video showed the Jeep backing out of a driveway, while he stood on the back bumper, holding onto the car. Wearing a red shirt, Leal was seen holding onto his water gun when the Jeep began to drive off. The car then accelerated down the road, as the teen flashed one arm in the air. Leal's father, Jose, said in an interview with CBS News that the Jeep's driver, who has yet to be identified, drove with his son on the back for five minutes. He added that the Jeep took six turns and Leal was 'holding on for his life.' When the Jeep suddenly hit a dip in the road, Leal was thrown from the back of the vehicle and fell into the road, knocking him unconscious. Terrifying images showed passersby and first responders huddled around the boy's body, which was sprawled in the center of a residential street in Arlington, Texas. Leal - a beloved star baseball player in school - was rushed to hospital with life-threatening head injuries and is still on life support, 19 days later. Police were notified of the incident on May 3 after Leal's parents filed a report. They were not dispatched to the scene because the initial call was believed to have been a traffic incident. The Arlington Police Department issued a statement saying their traffic division would be leading an investigation into the incident. 'In reviewing calls for service from the date the incident occurred, April 20, we learned that EMS responded to the accident site for what was described as an unconscious person,' the police said in a statement. 'PD, however, was never dispatched and we were not notified that Mr. Leal's injuries stemmed from a traffic incident until we spoke with his family this past weekend.' The police added that, based on initial evidence, it appeared that the incident was an accident. Leal's parents are pushing for justice after the tragedy that left their star baseball player on life support. Leal's father told CBS News that his son was holding onto the back of the car for five minutes The teen is seen here, holding on to the back of the Jeep before tragedy struck 'I understand accidents happen, but this was not an accident,' his mother, Raquel Vazquez, said in an interview with CBS. Leal is being treated at Medical City Healthcare in Arlington, Texas, which is a suburb between Dallas and Fort Worth. The Texas teen attended South Grand Prairie High School and was a star on the baseball team. He is graduating this spring. Leal was participating in an unofficial senior tradition with his classmates. 'Senior assassin' is a game where students are assigned peers as their 'targets.' They are tasked with 'assassinating' them with water guns. Leal's father told CBS that all the participating students download a tracking app that shows where their targets are. Officials have warned parents about the game for years, as it poses potential dangers. Leal is a senior at South Grand Prairie High School and was a star on the baseball team Police in Oklahoma warned last month on Facebook that water guns can accidentally be mistaken for real guns, causing potentially fatal misunderstandings. The game can also lead to trespassing and unsafe driving. Leal's parents are hoping that students across the nation will refrain from playing the game. 'There's a reason why they're telling you not to play it, don't play it. It's not worth it, it's not worth it,' Vasquez told local Fox affiliate, KXAS-TV. South Grand Prairie's principal warned that students who continue to play the game could face disciplinary actions.
