Information from Westminster Police Department on May 4th:
The Westminster Police Department is aware of a “social media challenge” which involves shooting water pellets from a water gun at pedestrians. The police department has taken one report of this activity with unknown individuals. While no injury occurred as a result of this activity, this may still be considered an assault when the recipient is not a consenting party. It can also present a danger to those involved and a distraction to drivers. We are asking parents to have a deterrence discussion with their children. Feel free to contact us at 410-848-4646 with any questions or to report suspicious activity. Thank you.
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Here is the post on Facebook:
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Other similar stories on this social media challenge:
Hey, how about we don't try the Orbeez/Splat Challenge on innocent people?https://t.co/xQbPrYu1xk
— 1075 The River (@1075theriver) May 2, 2022
Ohio police say they are warning parents of the dangers of a new social media trend called the ‘Orbeez’ gun challenge. https://t.co/LcwoX6oZJZ
— WTRF 7News (@WTRF7News) April 28, 2022
Police say a suspect shot victims with a water pellet gun in the parking lot of Walmart in Woodstock, in what officials believe is likely part of the "Orbeez Challenge" from TikTok. https://t.co/OgYSmEm4Jc
— Lake & McHenry County Scanner (@LMCScanner) April 26, 2022
