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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘Senior Assassin' game leads to soft lockdowns in Monticello
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WCIA) — Local schools and a few other buildings were placed under a soft lockdown Friday morning in Monticello for the report of a person with a handgun. However, police quickly learned it was a part of the popular 'Senior Assassin' game. On April 4 at approximately 8 a.m., Monticello Police officers were dispatched to the area of Poplar Street and Ledar Lane to investigate the report of a person with a handgun. Information was then relayed to officers that a 25-year-old female wearing all black was running through the neighborhood with a firearm. Piatt Co. girl with gene mutation celebrating 4th birthday, how to donate gifts: Dispatch then said the person was running towards the Piatt County Nursing Home. Due to the nature of the call the department received and out of an abundance of caution, local schools and the nearby nursing home and daycare center were placed on a soft lockdown. Monticello officers then coordinated with the school resource officer, school administration and other agencies in order to keep the community safe. By 8:15 a.m. however, it was learned that this incident was part of the 'Senior Assassin' game that's currently trending with high school students in Central Illinois. The student was then identified, and it was confirmed that there was no other threat to the community. This 'Senior Assassin' game involves high school seniors chasing each other around the area with water guns. The game also involves an app called 'Splashin.' Those who participate target, stalk and shoot each other with water guns in an attempt to be the last senior standing to win. Monticello Bowl & Lounge closes permanently In this specific instance, the water gun was not brightly colored or clearly identifiable as a water gun. This water gun resembled a small handgun, similar to a 9mm or .380. Additionally, this game is not sanctioned by the school district. 'While we encourage students to have fun, we want them to be safe in their activities. We ask parents to caution their children, if they participate in this event,' the Monticello Police Department said in its post. 'We also want to caution students if a water gun looks like a firearm, it will be reported as and treated like a firearm. The reporting person in this case did the right thing by calling 911.' On Monday, the Mt. Zion Police Department and Mt. Zion High School warned students that participating in this game could lead to 'negative outcomes' in both the school and the community. In Friday's incident, the Monticello Police Department was able to end the situation in approximately 15 minutes thanks to assistance from the Piatt County Sheriff's Office and Monticello School District #25. They are encouraging all residents to continue to immediately report any suspicious activities they see. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mt. Zion PD warns of ‘Senior Assassin' game, provides safety tips
MT. ZION, Ill. (WCIA) — The Mt. Zion Police Department and Mt. Zion High School are warning students that participating in a popular game that runs through an app could have 'negative outcomes' in both the school and the community. The police department said the game is called 'Senior Assassin,' and involves high school seniors chasing each other around town with water guns. The game involves an app called 'Splashin.' Participants stalk and shoot each other with water guns in an attempt to be the last senior standing to win. Macon Co. election judge prep honing in on double voters Because the game involves hiding, and sneaking around, the Mt. Zion Police Department said there may be calls to the police and/ or the school, reporting suspicious subjects that turn out to be students playing the game. The police department said the safest thing students could do it not play. But, if they decide to play anyways, here are a couple of reminders: School property is off limits. The school has a policy which prohibits weapons (including fake weapons) and if played on school property, disciplinary consequences will occur. The game should not be played on other school's property. Students should not talk about the game, or 'killing,' 'targeting' or 'assassinating' other students in the school building. Students should also not be on the app in the school. If any actions taken during the game make a student feel uncomfortable or unable to participate in school, Mt. Zion may investigate and issue disciplinary actions. Don't trespass on other people's property. If you choose to play, use brightly colored, large water pistols that are clearly toys. If you see the police coming, don't run or hide. Mt. Zion Police said to explain to the officers what you are doing, and cooperate if they ask you to stop. The Mt. Zion Police Department and Mt. Zion High School added that they do not condone the game. Several other school districts and police departments in Illinois have had issues with the game, including Fisher, Itasca and Champaign last year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
