12/04/2026
I learned of this today when I was dropping off my son at athletic training. A young man exited the car wearing a pink life vest. In today’s times there are much different fashions and freedoms of expression from when I was in high school, so I thought, “eh, it is what it is”, but it was also the first time seeing a teenager wearing a life vest in the beginning of April miles from any water in the Chicagoland suburbs. I immediately said to my wife, “is that boy really wearing a pink life vest?”, and she then educated me on ‘Senior Assassins’. Thanks Village of Manhattan Police Department for this post!
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🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ( Copied) 🚨
Senior Assassins is currently taking place💧
If you see teenagers hiding behind cars, lurking in bushes, sprinting through parking lots, or acting wildly suspicious… don’t panic 😅
They are most likely participating in an ongoing water elimination game being played by the senior class around town.
No, it is not a crime spree.
Yes, they probably are being dramatic.
Yes, someone is probably getting ambushed at a gas station.
Please just know:
🏫 It’s a school tradition / senior game
💦 It involves water fights
🦹♂️ They may look ridiculous wear arm floaties or goggles
👀They are likely being watched by 4 other seniors from across the street 👀
The class of 2026 are enjoying the last moments of childhood .
However… if you see anything suspicious or unsettling, please do not hesitate to call us!