Eighteen-year-old Anakin Zehring was shot and paralyzed in a Walmart parking lot in Kansas after participating in the “senior assassin” prank trend. A man named Ruben Marcus Contreras, the father of a girl involved, was arrested and charged with attempted murder for shooting Zehring in the back. The incident occurred when one of Zehring’s friends shot a gel blaster at Contreras’ daughter, leading to a confrontation. Contreras allegedly shot through the car window, hitting Zehring. The teenager crashed the car into a pole to avoid further harm. Zehring faces a long road to recovery and his family is raising funds for his medical expenses. The trend involves high school seniors using water guns to eliminate each other, with videos posted on social media platforms. Police and educators have warned against the trend due to its potential for dangerous misunderstandings. This incident highlights the risks of such pranks and serves as a cautionary tale for participants. Zehring’s family is dealing with the consequences of the shooting and are hoping for his recovery. Authorities and community members across the country have expressed concerns about the trend’s potential for harm and have taken measures to discourage its participation.
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High school senior paralyzed after being shot in parking lot during “senior assassin” game
