Monroe sheriff urges caution around game

MONROE — Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough is asking high school seniors in his jurisdiction who decide to participate in the “senior assassin” game to do so carefully.

A continuing tradition in the area, the game involves students stalking and shooting each other with water guns in an attempt to be the last senior standing, according to the sheriff.

Because the game involves a certain degree of hiding and seeking in an effort to surprise other players, local law enforcement agencies inevitably get calls reporting suspicious people who turn out to be students playing the game.

While the sheriff does not condone the game, he does ask participants to keep a number of safety precautions in mind:

● Do not trespass on other people’s property.

● Use water pistols that are brightly colored and clearly toys.

● Hiding in dark places and carrying anything that can be mistaken as a firearm is a recipe for disaster.

● The same goes for wearing masks or camouflage.

● If you see the police, do not run or hide. Players should explain to the officers what they are doing and cooperate.

The sheriff encourages residents who sees something or someone suspicious to call 911 and not to confront the individual themselves.