Police Warn Teens Over 'Assassins' Game

Fremont police are telling high school seniors to stop playing “Assassins” after toy-gun encounters triggered safety concerns and police responses across the city. (kron4.com) The Fremont Police Department posted the warning on April 18, 2026, saying the game is a local senior tradition in which 12th-graders use water guns, Nerf guns, or other toy guns to target other students off campus. (facebook.com) Police said some of the toy guns look real enough to patrolling officers and bystanders that the game has led to high-risk patrol contacts and traffic stops. Officers said reports tied to the game also pull emergency resources away from actual calls for service. (kron4.com) (hoodline.com) The warning lands in late April, when senior pranks and off-campus games often pick up ahead of graduation. Fremont police said they are working with the Fremont Unified School District and asking parents to talk with students now. (kron4.com) Police listed specific conduct that can bring real penalties even if the game itself uses fake weapons: trespassing, reckless driving, and carrying an item that resembles a firearm. The department also said imitation or toy weapons are not allowed on school campuses. (kron4.com) The department added that injuries or property damage tied to the game could leave parents financially liable. That warning reflects how a senior pastime can quickly become a school-discipline issue, a criminal citation, or a civil cost for families. (kron4.com) Fremont police did not announce a citywide ban or a set number of incidents in the public warning. The message was narrower: pause the game before a fake weapon is mistaken for a real one and an officer or resident reacts accordingly. (kron4.com)