The big picture: The incident mirrors a viral TikTok trend known as the "Orbeez Challenge," which in some cases entails users firing gel-like pellets at people via airsoft rifles or toy guns.
Deputies confiscated an Orbeez gun. "An Orbeez gun is a toy gun that shoots water beads. They are also called gel blasters, water bead blasters, or gel guns," deputies said. "The projectiles they ...
Bartlesville Public Schools confirmed a fourth-grade student was "taken into custody" after allegedly shooting a gel gun at ...
Washington County District Attorney Will Drake and Bartlesville Police Chief Kevin Ickleberry released new details Thursday ...
A Bartlesville fourth grader was arrested for assault after bringing a gel blaster to school and firing at a classmate, police say.