High school senior severely harmed during engagement in 'Senior Assassin' activity, alleges mother
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Texas Teen Critically Injured Playing 'Senior Assassin': Mother
In a shocking turn of events, a high school senior in Texas finds himself hospitalized with critical injuries. According to his mother, Raquel Vazquez, her son, Isaac Leal, fell from the back of a Jeep while participating in the game "Senior Assassin."
Vazquez shared the incident with NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, stating that her son had jumped onto a parked Jeep, only to be chased by the driver at high speed for five minutes before the vehicle hit a dip, causing Leal to fall and strike his head.
Luckily, the incident was partially captured on cellphone and security video, as reported by NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. Police departments across the country have previously warned about the hazards of this game, where players attempt to "assassinate" their targets by squirting them with water guns.
Last month, police in Claremore, Oklahoma, issued a warning, stating that water guns can be mistaken for real weapons and that hiding from your "assassin" could lead to dangerous misunderstandings with both residents and the police force. In both private and public areas, trespassing and unsafe driving have been reported as part of the game.
Similarly, the Sylvania, Ohio, police department recently shared concerns, having received multiple calls from worried citizens who mistook the game for a genuine threat. Some players have been found to modify their toy guns to make them appear more realistic, taking them onto private property and public roadways.
In response, authorities have called for the immediate cessation of the game in public areas due to the potential risks it poses to both students and the public. Officers are instructed to criminally charge anyone who engages in dangerous behavior or actions that lead to law enforcement being called.
Arlington police have now launched an investigation into Leal's accident, with reports indicating that they were only notified of his injuries over the weekend. Though the exact details are still under investigation, it appears that Leal was hanging out the back of the vehicle when the accident occurred.
Leal, a member of the high school's baseball team, remains hospitalized. Vazquez has been unable to return home since the incident due to the void left by her son's absence.
While Texas police have yet to issue official warnings or statements related to the game, its inherent risks, such as mistaken identities, community alarm, and traffic interference, likely apply to the region. A noteworthy incident in Florida saw a player being shot by a homeowner who mistook him for an intrudder, highlighting the nationwide dangers associated with this game.
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The risks associated with the "Senior Assassin" game extend beyond Texas, with instances reported in various regions across the United States. The game's nature can lead to misunderstandings and potential confrontations with law enforcement due to toy guns being mistaken for real firearms[1][3]. Additionally, the game has the potential to spark community alarms[1][4] and even traffic hazards[4]. Although specific warnings or incidents from Texas have yet to emerge, the game's hazardous nature is likely relevant in the region. A notable instance in Florida demonstrated the serious risks associated with this game nationwide, as a player was shot by a homeowner who mistook him for a gunman[5].
- The game of "Senior Assassin," which involves chasing and potentially dangerous actions, has been linked to car-accidents and injuries, as demonstrated by the recent case of Texas teen, Isaac Leal.
- General-news outlet NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported on Leal's critical injuries, sustained after he fell from a high-speed vehicle while playing "Senior Assassin."
- Toys gun modifications and unsavory behaviors associated with the "Senior Assassin" game can cause significant troubles, like community alarm and mistakes of real weapons for toys, as reported in Florida, where a player was shot by a homeowner.
- Raquel Vazquez, Leal's mother, said that her son jumped onto a parked Jeep and was chased by the driver before the vehicle accident, which led to his hospitalization and critical injuries.
- While Texas authorities have yet to comment on the "Senior Assassin" game, the nationwide dangers, including traffic hazards and mistaking toy guns for real weapons, are a concern that may apply to the region, given cases like the shooting in Florida.
