'Senior Assassins' A Worry In Canton: Police

CANTON, CT — With neighboring Simsbury already on "Waters Wars" alert, Canton police Thursday night issued an alert of their own about Canton High School's similar tradition.

Known as “Senior Assassin,” this game pits CHS seniors against each other for several days in town, with the objective being to "shoot" each other with water guns and eliminate seniors from the game.

The Canton Police Department, however, issued a warning to both players and residents about the annual rite of spring, which is not "sponsored or sanctioned" by the town or school system.

Police said the game can lead to "serious safety concerns and misunderstandings that may result in emergency calls to 911, police involvement, or potential legal consequences."

As a result, the CPD urged players to "exercise good judgment and avoid any behavior that may cause alarm or pose a risk to others."

Of the biggest concerns, police said, are:

• Reckless driving, speeding, and/or chasing others in vehicles.

• Blocking traffic or creating road hazards.

• Trespassing on private property or interfering with businesses.

• Engaging in behavior that causes public concern or fear.

• Running through neighborhoods late at night.

• Hiding in bushes, yards, or other concealed areas.

• Wearing masks or disguises.

• Carrying water guns that look like “real weapons.”

"We urge all participants to remain respectful of the community, avoid actions that could be mistaken for criminal behavior, and most importantly, do not put yourself or others in harm’s way," wrote police in a statement. "We want everyone to enjoy the final weeks of the school year, but even more, we want you to make it to graduation without a court date."