gunman

Example Sentences

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Ch Insp James Clements acknowledged the incident was "incredibly concerning" for people in the area and said police had deployed "significant resources" to find the gunman.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Martin is the second gunman discovered by Secret Service agents at Mar-a-Lago in recent years.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

He said during a prior interview with law enforcement that he didn’t see the gunman as he passed by in a parking lot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Convicted gunman Sirhan Sirhan’s current attorney, Angela Berry, said a team of researchers is combing the files for new evidence.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

When I’m finished, I walk past the gunman, who says, “Oi, Kennedy.”

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak