Eight High School Students Detained in Bryan for 'Senior Assassin' Game

Police warn of safety concerns over water gun game played by local seniors

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:21pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a water gun against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, capturing the texture and material details of the object in a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A water gun, mistaken for a real firearm, becomes the focus of a police response to a student game with unintended consequences.Bryan Today

The Bryan Police Department detained eight high school students who were playing a game called 'Senior Assassin' involving water guns. While the game is not inherently illegal, the police say the way it is being conducted can create safety concerns and lead to unnecessary law enforcement responses, as water guns may be mistaken for real firearms and the chasing behavior can be misinterpreted as criminal activity.

Why it matters

The 'Senior Assassin' game highlights the potential for misunderstandings between students engaging in harmless activities and concerned citizens who call the police, which could escalate into dangerous situations. It also raises questions about how schools and law enforcement can work together to address these types of student activities in a way that prioritizes safety without overreacting.

The details

Police were called to a report of a disturbance involving weapons along E. Villa Maria Road around 10:30 p.m. on April 3. A 911 caller reported seeing multiple people chasing each other through a parking lot with 'what appeared to be firearms'. Officers responded and detained eight people, who were determined to be high school students playing the 'Senior Assassin' game using water guns.

  • On April 3, 2026, police received a 911 call around 10:30 p.m. about the incident.
  • The 'Senior Assassin' game is currently being played among seniors in both Bryan and College Station.

The players

Bryan Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and is warning about the safety concerns around the 'Senior Assassin' game.

High school students

A group of eight students who were detained by police while playing the 'Senior Assassin' game involving water guns.

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What they’re saying

“While this activity is not inherently illegal, the way it is being conducted can create safety concerns and lead to unnecessary law enforcement responses.”

— Bryan Police Department

What’s next

The Bryan Police Department is urging both students involved in the 'Senior Assassin' game and local residents to be cautious, as the behaviors associated with the game can be misinterpreted as criminal activity and lead to unnecessary police responses.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for better communication and coordination between schools, students, and law enforcement to ensure that harmless student activities do not escalate into dangerous situations due to misunderstandings. It also underscores the importance of educating the community about the nature of the 'Senior Assassin' game to prevent unnecessary 911 calls.