Point Pleasant Police to Call for High School Senior Assassin Game Has Gone Too Far After Crash
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Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — Safety concerns tied to a popular “Senior Assassin” game have prompted a joint warning from local officials, who say student behavior in the community has escalated beyond harmless fun. The Point Pleasant Borough Police Department and School District issued the alert this week, urging participants to stop immediately after several incidents raised red flags for residents and law enforcement. The call for the end of the game came after a reported motor vehicle crash involving students participating in the game, according to reports. The warning follows multiple reports of concerning activity linked to the game, which typically involves high school seniors “eliminating” each other using water guns or similar props. Officials said recent actions—while not occurring on school grounds—have created risks serious enough to warrant intervention. Community incidents trigger joint response In a coordinated message, the Point Pleasant Borough School District and Police Department emphasized that the situation has shifted from a recreational activity to a public safety concern. While specific incidents were not detailed, officials made clear that behavior associated with the game has become increasingly unsafe, affecting not only students but also the broader community. The agencies are now “strongly advising that all