(KTTS News) — Springfield Police are warning people about a dangerous Tik Tok social media challenge.
The Orbeez challenge includes people firing small water-based gel pellets.
Springfield Police say seven juveniles assaulted people in separate incidents several weeks ago.
A drive-by shooting with an Orbeez gun was reported several days ago.
A juvenile was arrested.
Among the recently reported assaults, seven involved juveniles shooting Orbeez to complete a recent TikTok challenge. Challenges of this nature are dangerous and should never be attempted.
If you are the victim of an assault or witness an assault, please call 911. 2/2
— Springfield PD (@SGFPolice) April 20, 2022
