"Senior Assassin" Game in Stoneham, Massachusetts Causes 911 Caller to Mistake Water Gun for Pistol: "He's About to Ambush"

"Senior assassin" game in Stoneham, Massachusetts causes 911 caller to mistake water gun for pistol: "He's about to ambush"

The ongoing issues with the "senior assassin​" game across Massachusetts caused a close call in Stoneham.

Stoneham resident calls 911 over ‘senior assassin' game

Police in Stoneham said a teen was briefly detained after a 911 call during a senior assassin game. Officers found a realistic-looking water pistol.

'Senior assassin' game in Stoneham leads police to briefly detain high schooler

The teenager is heard on the body camera footage explaining he was holding a "senior assassin water gun" and apologizing to the officer.

Stoneham ‘senior assassin’ game triggers emergency response after water gun mistaken for real weapon

The town's police chief praised the officers who responded, calling their actions calm and professional.

Mass. teen briefly detained after senior 'assassin' game scare

The teenager was hiding in the bushes in a Stoneham neighborhood and holding a water gun that closely resembled a handgun, police said. He was participating in a game of senior "assassin," a popular game amongst graduating seniors across the country.