gunman

Example Sentences

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Debra Lea was a few blocks away from the Washington Hilton when she heard that the suspected gunman was dead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

In the chaotic minutes after news broke that a gunman had attempted to breach security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a familiar pattern unfolded on social media.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Initially thinking the gunman must have been killed, Quinton replied no.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Experts in law enforcement and presidential security have said the fact the gunman never made it into the ballroom itself suggested that the security arrangements worked.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

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

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak