Police Warn Teens on 'Assassins' Game

Fremont police are telling high school seniors to stop playing “Assassins” after toy guns in the game triggered safety concerns and police stops. (kron4.com) The game, described by police as a senior tradition, involves 12th-graders using water guns, Nerf guns, or other toy guns to target other students off campus in different parts of Fremont. Fremont police published the warning on April 20, 2026. (kron4.com) Police said some of the toy guns used in the game look real to officers and bystanders. The department said that has already led to high-risk patrol stops and traffic stops after reports of possible firearms. (yahoo.com) The warning centers on what police say happens around the game, not just the game itself. Fremont police said trespassing, carrying an item that resembles a firearm, and reckless driving can all lead to law enforcement contact, citations, or arrest. (kron4.com) Police also said imitation or toy weapons are not allowed on school campuses. The department said injuries or property damage tied to the game could leave parents financially liable. (yahoo.com) Fremont police said they are working with Fremont Unified School District and urging parents to talk with their children about the risks. The department’s public message was aimed at both students and parents, not only the players. (kron4.com) Fremont is not the only California city dealing with the game this spring. Healdsburg police issued a similar warning on April 7, saying water-gun versions of “Assassin” can prompt 911 calls, criminal charges, and dangerous misunderstandings when people run, hide, or chase one another in public. (patch.com) The Fremont warning lands in the final stretch of the school year, when senior pranks and off-campus traditions tend to pick up. This time, police are asking families to shut one down before a fake weapon is mistaken for a real one. (kron4.com)