"The gathering resulted in fights, car accidents, and other significant disruptions on both the beach and at the shopping center... Large crowds such as these can quickly spiral out of control, and participating in them can result in accidents, injuries, and/or arrest."
"Obviously having water guns in a park is not a problem, but there are times you can have firearms or replica firearms that can cause problems. So safety is my main concern to see what people are actually bringing and hopefully we can make sure we have a good, fun day for everybody to come to the parks."
"While this may seem like harmless fun, similar games in the past have led to unintended and dangerous consequences."
Flyers promoting "Assassin Sunday" parties at Alameda Beach are circulating on social media, advertising a game where the last person standing wins a prize. The Alameda Unified School District warned parents after hundreds of teens gathered at Crown Beach last Saturday, resulting in fights, car accidents, and significant disruptions. Similar unauthorized parties are planned for Tuesday. Police and park officials express safety concerns, noting that while water guns are permitted, replica firearms and large uncontrolled crowds pose risks of accidents, injuries, and arrests. Authorities cannot accurately predict attendance for unpermitted events.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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