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CTV News
15-05-2025
- CTV News
CTV National News: When the viral 'senior assassin' game takes a serious turn
Watch A popular game among teens involving water guns dubbed 'senior assassin' is prompting warnings from law enforcement. Kathy Le explains.
CTV News
13-05-2025
- CTV News
Guelph Police warn of dangers of ‘Senior Assassin' game after teen arrested at gunpoint
A game played by senior high school students could have serious consequences. The game is known as 'Senior Assassin.' 'It's an app-based game for senior high school students,' the Guelph Police Service's Media Relations Coordinator Scott Tracey said during an interview on Tuesday. 'Essentially they sign up for the game, they're assigned a target, a person they're supposed to assassinate, and they do that by shooting them typically with water guns or projectiles.' Participants are considered fair targets at any time of day, not just during school hours. However, some of the water guns that are being used have sparked concern in the community. 'A lot of the guns that the players of this game are using, they're very realistic. They're difficult to distinguish from real firearms, especially at night or in low light settings,' Tracey said. Police have received calls from concerned people throughout the city. 'Members of the community see these young people going around, brandishing what appear to be real firearms, pointing them outside the window of cars,' he said. In a news release Tuesday, the Guelph Police Service said a high school was briefly put into lockdown on May 1 after police received a report about teens with guns in a car outside the school. One teen was arrested at gunpoint. 'Through investigation it was determined that they were playing the Senior Assassin game and were armed with very realistic-looking handgun water guns,' Tracey said. The three teens involved in the incident were cautioned about possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and will have to complete an educational program through the John Howard Society. In an email to CTV News, the Upper Grand District School Board confirmed the school involved was Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute. 'Our school is taking this situation very seriously, and are asking that families reinforce the messaging that this game be stopped immediately,' an email sent to parents read. 'The presence of any kind of weapon is very concerning even when it may be a replica weapon, as they are not easily identifiable as fake.' Police said officers must treat all weapons calls as legitimate until proven otherwise. That can often prompt a large police response, pulling officers away from other urgent calls. 'We understand that it is a fun game and young people want to participate in it. We just ask that if they are doing so, that they do so responsibly and that would include using a water gun that is not going to be mistaken for a real firearm. Maybe not using it in circumstances where other members of the public see them or become aware of what they're doing,' Tracey explained. He also urged parents to talk to their children about the consequences of playing the game.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- The Sun
High school senior Isaac Leal, 17, fighting for life after falling from car while playing viral ‘Senior Assassin' game
A HIGH school senior is said to be fighting for his life in hospital after falling from a car while playing a viral game. Isaac Leal, 17, has been left in a critical condition - just weeks before he was set to graduate high school. Leal was playing Senior Assassin - a game that involves water guns and is popular among teens his age group. The teen jumped onto the back of a car before his target, who was inside the motor, drove at high speeds. Devastated mom Raquel revealed Leal fell off the vehicle when it hit a bump in the road. 'It was literally six turns and it ended up being five minutes, so that's five minutes of him holding on for his life," his dad Jose told the CBS affiliate KTVT-TV. He was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition and was put on life support. But, fears are mounting that he will not make a full recovery. Senior Assassin is a viral game using water guns. 1
CTV News
06-05-2025
- CTV News
Police warn of ‘replica gun' sightings during annual high school competition
It's that time of year where students all across the region rally up for the 'Senior Assassin' game. A targeted competition that involves students competing to eliminate fellow participants by shooting them with water guns, gel projectiles or foam darts. York Regional Police (YRP) is warning the community that many replica firearms look identical to real-life guns. This concern came to the forefront after five reports of youths were spotted carrying what appeared to be firearms. 'Police responding to these weapons calls are often in the position of having to make quick decisions regarding whether the weapon is real, a toy or a replica, which could have significant consequences.' YRP shared in a release. 'Citizens should be aware that when police respond to any call involving a firearm, it is treated as legitimate until an investigation can determine otherwise.' In light of this, police remind the public: Police-involved shootings have occurred where the firearm is later determined to have been a replica and the officer has been found to be justified in their actions There is often no way to tell if the weapon is real prior to investigation Replica firearms, air guns, gel guns or toy guns used in the commission of another offence are considered legitimate weapons and those responsible will face significant criminal charges If you damage property or injure a person or animal by discharging an air gun, you could be subject to criminal charges in addition to civil liability For the safety of our community, police strongly discourage the use of these items in our region. To report a possible emergency related to firearms, call 9-1-1. Call 1-866-876-5423, ext.7008 for non-emergencies.
