gunman
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It was unable to identify the gunman or others who may have been involved.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The district attorney declined to elaborate on the evidence that led to Renteria’s release, citing an ongoing investigation that could result in a prosecution of the real gunman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Fruit seller Ahmed al Ahmed was hailed as a hero after footage showed him disarming a gunman during the December 14 attack, which killed 15 people at a Jewish festival.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
The association honored Secret Service agent Victor Gonzalez, who was shot in his protective vest while confronting the gunman, along with Washington Hilton employees who helped guests during the attack.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
It’s actually hard to tell if he would have preferred the gunman to get away simply to prove his car isn’t so useless.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
Police did not say how many shots the officer fired or whether the gunmen were struck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla told reporters there were no casualties, adding that the search for the gunmen was ongoing.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
Soldiers at the time said they had been firing at gunmen.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
Although the army said it responded swiftly to Sunday's attack, local media report that residents said the gunmen operated for a long time without facing resistance.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026
The army said they were holding him so they could identify the gunmen.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
