Lawrence Student Charged After 'Senior Assassin' Ambush Leaves Two Injured

Officials warn 'senior assassin' game can create dangerous situations and lead to serious legal consequences.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:27am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged gel projectile device, its surface texture and material details sharply illuminated by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the serious legal issues stemming from the 'senior assassin' game.A damaged gel projectile device, a remnant of the 'senior assassin' game that led to legal consequences for a Lawrence student.Today in Miami

A Lawrence student is facing felony charges after an alleged 'senior assassin' ambush left two people injured. Police responded to reports of three students being targeted and shot at with BB-style projectiles, with two victims struck. The student responsible was arrested and a gel projectile device was recovered. While the game is not affiliated with local school districts, officials have warned that such activities can create dangerous situations and lead to serious legal consequences.

Why it matters

The 'senior assassin' game, where students hunt down assigned peers with water guns, has drawn criticism from school officials, some of whom have banned it on campus. Police departments across the state have issued warnings about the game, advising students not to target peers while they are working or driving, as it can lead to serious incidents.

The details

On April 16, police responded to the area of 300 Hampshire St. for reports that three students were targeted and shot at with BB-style projectiles, with two victims struck. Police then arrested the local school student responsible for the attack and recovered a gel projectile device believed to have been used. The victims were not participating in 'senior assassin,' but investigators linked the ambush to the game.

  • On April 16, police responded to the incident.
  • In 2017, Hopkinton residents reported a similar incident related to the 'senior assassin' game.
  • More recently, officials have reported similar serious incidents nationwide.

The players

Lawrence Police

The police department that responded to the incident and arrested the student responsible.

Tewksbury Police

A police department that has issued warnings about the 'senior assassin' game.

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What’s next

Lawrence police said officers will continue working with school officials to ensure safety, even though the game is not affiliated with local districts.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the potential dangers of the 'senior assassin' game, which has led to serious legal consequences for students in the past. While some may view it as harmless fun, officials warn that such activities can create dangerous situations and should be avoided.