Area Police Warning Parents About "Senior Assassin" Prank

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – In a community safety alert, area police are warning parents about the "Senior Assassin" prank in which a toy gun that looks real is used in a water gun challenge.

Glen Rock Police are asking parents to have a discussion with their children about the prank that has been trending on social media and taking place in schools and communities across the country, including in Glen Rock.

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The prank involves students using water guns to spray their peers in school and in public. The last one standing wins the challenge.

While this challenge may seem harmless on the surface, police said, it has resulted in numerous dangerous situations for schools, the public, and law enforcement responding to these incidents.

Pictured here are two images: one is clearly a water gun that does not look like a real weapon. However, the other image is ALSO an example of a water gun that is being used in these pranks. This water gun is clearly designed to resemble a real firearm.

Police said Imitation firearm water guns cause serious public alarm which may result in a police response where the situation can become dangerous. In a split second, no member of the public nor law enforcement personnel can distinguish that this is a toy. In addition, with the increase of concealed carry weapons permits being issued statewide, many private citizens are now carrying firearms legally and may perceive that they are in danger.

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Police are urging parents to speak to their children about this to avoid an injury or possible tragedy. This prank could have deadly consequences.

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