(KRON) — High school seniors in Fremont who are looking to have fun before graduating received a stern warning from police.
“The Fremont Police Department would like to warn high school students and their parents about the potential risks associated with a popular activity known as ‘Assassins,'” FPD wrote.
Police said the “assassins” game has become a tradition in which 12th-graders use water guns, Nerf guns, or other types of toy guns to target students. Seniors usually play the game off-campus in various parts of Fremont.
Some toy guns used for playing “assassins” look real to patrolling police officers and members of the public.
“While the game involves only fake weapons, it has become a safety concern and can lead to high-risk patrol and traffic stops,” the police department wrote.
“The behavior associated with this game has caused public concern due to the belief that participants are carrying real weapons. Officers take every report of gun violence and suspicious firearm use seriously,” FPD wrote.
The Fremont Police Department emphasized:
Suspicious activity, including trespassing, carrying an item that resembles a firearm, and reckless driving, may result in law enforcement contact, citation, or arrest.
Students may not bring imitation or toy weapons to school campuses.
Injuries or damages resulting from students participating in the game could result in financial liability for their parents.
Police officials said they are working together with the Fremont Unified School District and encouraging parents to talk to their children.