Police issue warning of 'senior assassins' or 'paranoia' student game around Chicago suburbs

GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (WLS) -- Police across the Chicago area are warning about the dangers of student game.

The game is called "senior assassins," or "paranoia." In it, high school students around the country ambush each other in public places with water or NERF guns.

Glen Ellyn, Northfield and Glencoe police posted warnings on social media for students who play the game.

In the game, students will often hide in private property or drive dangerously to catch their intendend target, police said.

"We strongly encourage parents to talk to their children about the dangers associated with carrying squirt guns or NERF guns that resemble real firearms," Northfield police said.

Glen Ellyn police released a statement saying:

"While the game is not illegal, the Glen Ellyn Police Department and Glenbard West High School do not condone student participation."

Glencoe police asked parents to talk to their children about safety concerns.

Several suburban police departments warned about the dangers of the game last year.

Last April, police said a rollover crash in Itasca that police said was caused by two students playing the game.

In Gurnee, a group of seniors wearing ski masks went into a restaurant while playing. However, a concealed carry license-holder was in the restaurant at the time and mistook the situation for a genuine threat. Nobody was injured, but police warn the situation could have escalated quickly.