Louisiana High School Seniors Playing ‘Senior Assassin’ Run From Real Gunfire

A game popular among high school seniors across Louisiana took a dangerous turn over the weekend, leaving multiple teens facing charges and a neighborhood shaken.

Police tell FOX 8 that several students were playing “Senior Assassin,” a game where participants track and “eliminate” each other using water guns. The teens, dressed in hoodies and ski masks, were hiding in a driveway on West Louisiana State Drive late Saturday night.

That is when things escalated.

The homeowner, believing the masked individuals posed a real threat, called police. Before officers arrived, her son showed up and fired several warning shots into the ground out of fear for their safety.

The teens immediately ran from the scene.

Police Say Situation Could Have Ended Much Worse

Authorities later located and arrested several of the students, who are now facing criminal mischief charges. The man who fired the weapon was also cited for illegal discharge of a firearm.

Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley did not hold back in his warning about the dangers of the game.

He said it is easy to understand how someone could mistake the situation for a real threat, especially with masks, late-night activity, and objects that can resemble real weapons.

“This could have ended in a tragedy,” Conley said, emphasizing how quickly situations like this can spiral.

What Is ‘Senior Assassin’ And Why It’s Raising Concerns

“Senior Assassin” is often organized by high school seniors in the spring and played over several weeks. Using an app, students track assigned targets and attempt to eliminate them using water guns.

While meant to be harmless fun, the game has increasingly raised concerns nationwide. Players often wear disguises, hide around homes, and move through neighborhoods at night, creating scenarios that can easily be misinterpreted.

Police say that is exactly what happened in Kenner.

Thankfully, no one was injured in this incident, but local officials say the outcome could have been far worse.