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CBS News
17 hours 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 | "
Sky News
27-05-2025
- General
- Sky News
New Zealand teenager dies after being injured in viral tackling game
A 19-year-old has died in New Zealand after being critically injured in a viral tackling game during which participants run full speed at each other head-on. The teenager, named locally as Ryan Satterthwaite, suffered a serious head injury when tackled in Palmerston North on Sunday afternoon and was taken to hospital by his friends, police said. However, Inspector Ross Grantham confirmed he died on Monday night. "This young man's death is an absolute tragedy and my thoughts are with his family and friends," he said in a statement. The game he and his friends had been playing was based on the "run it straight" game, which has grown in popularity online and sees people compete in full-contact collisions without protective gear. Mr Grantham added: "While this was an impromptu game among friends, not a planned event, this tragic outcome does highlight the inherent safety concerns with such an activity. "We would urge anyone thinking about taking part in a game or event like this to consider the significant safety and injury risks." Police said they are not treating what happened as a criminal matter but will continue to investigate the incident on behalf of the coroner. The viral game is believed to be based on the RUNIT competition, described on its website as the "world's fiercest, new collision sport" which is "born to go viral, built to break limits". It involves two people charging at each other on a field 20 metres long and four metres wide. "Victory belongs to the one who dominates the collision," the website says. Social media is full of videos of people trying out the game. In one video, a man can be seen apparently visibly disorientated and shaking as people help him to his feet. In a statement to New Zealand outlet Stuff Magazine after Mr Satterthwaite's death, RUNIT Championship League said it did "not encourage any copying of the sport as it should only be done under the strict conditions".
CTV News
14-05-2025
- CTV News
Viral game sparks concern after teen arrested at gunpoint
Watch Digital anthropologist Giles Crouch on police warning about the dangers of a game that's gone viral on social media called 'senior assassin.'
