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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
High schooler faces terrorism charge after playing ‘Senior Assassination' game in hospital
WEST JORDAN, Utah () — An 18-year-old high school student was arrested Wednesday on a felony threat of terrorism charge after he allegedly ran into a hospital carrying a Nerf gun as part of a 'Senior Assassination' game. On April 30, two young males allegedly entered Jordan Valley Hospital with what appeared to be a gun and 'asked if it was a hospital,' according to court documents. Witnesses said they then took off running. Santaquin officer honored at Utah Capitol on first anniversary of his death Police responded to the hospital and surrounded the building as detectives and security guards weighed whether they should lockdown the building. 'Several hospital visitors approached the officers, asking if it was safe to enter the hospital, as they were frightened,' an officer said in their report. Police found the suspect with the perceived weapon. He told them that 'he was playing a game called 'Senior Assassination' with a Nerf gun. He said he was chasing his friend, which led them to the hospital. The high schooler is facing a threat of terrorism charge, a third-degree felony, as officers claim this 'interrupted the occupation of the Jordan Valley Hospital' and scared members of the public. Utah police urge parents to talk with kids about 'Senior Assassin' game amidst rise in 911 calls 'The suspect action caused a West Jordan PD to deal with emergencies to take action due to the actor's conduct posing a serious and substantial risk to the general public,' documents read. ABC4 did not include the suspect's name as he is reportedly in high school. The arrest comes one year after about the game due to a rise in 911 calls. The game is known as 'Senior Assassin,' and it's played across the country with the rules varying by school. Kaysville police said high school seniors in their area sign up and pay a fee to play and are randomly assigned another player to target. The players then attempt to 'assassinate' the target, often through tagging them with water. The last player standing wins. Last year, Kaysville Police warned students of the potential consequences of trespassing on property with what appears to be a gun. They said community members may not realize they are playing a game. 'We have to treat every call with a serious and professional matter and urge those who play this game to remember many do not know what they're doing,' Kaysville police said. Mix, mingle, and raise awareness for sexual violence Trump taps Mike Waltz as UN ambassador, names Rubio as national security adviser Trump's HHS casts doubt on evidence supporting gender-affirming care for youth GOP senators express disappointment over reported Waltz resignation High schooler faces terrorism charge after playing 'Senior Assassination' game in hospital Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
High school student arrested while playing ‘Senior Assassination' at hospital
A popular game among high school seniors resulted in one 18-year-old student being booked into jail Wednesday after police say he caused a panic at a local hospital. The man was playing the 'Senior Assassination' game. It's a tradition at many high schools across the nation, including in Utah, where high school seniors traditionally use water guns to track down and 'eliminate' other seniors in the days leading up to graduation. On Wednesday, police were called to Jordan Valley Hospital, 3580 W. 9000 South, after witnesses reported 'two young white males entered the hospital and asked if it was a hospital. The witnesses described one male as appearing to be a high school student who was holding what appeared to be a gun,' according to a police booking affidavit. The two males then took off running. Hospital security called the police and asked whether they should lock down the hospital. 'Several officers established a perimeter around the hospital due to the seriousness of the call. Multiple officers were also searching the surrounding area. Several hospital visitors approached the officers, asking if it was safe to enter the hospital, as they were frightened,' the affidavit states. Police then reviewed surveillance video from the hospital. 'In the video, I observed two white males running through the hospital doors. The suspect was seen pointing what appeared to be a gun at the other male,' the arresting officer wrote. As both males exited the hospital, one of them dropped something. The arrest report does not indicate what was dropped, but a short time later, police made contact with the 18-year-old man. '(He) confirmed that he was playing a game called 'Senior Assassination.' He explained that he was chasing his friend, ultimately leading to both inside the hospital doors. The suspect stated he had a Nerf gun, which he used to shoot his friend during the game,' according to the affidavit. Due to the panic caused by the man's actions and the police response that resulted from it, the man was arrested and booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of making a threat of terrorism. This story may be updated.
