shooter

Example Sentences

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San Diego police Monday swarmed an Islamic center and mosque amid reports of an active shooter in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Oborski explained that what the drone actually does depends on what the shooter or potential shooter does.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But Hachimura — proven playoff riser and certified laser — is a 51.6% three-point shooter in the postseason; the better more-gifted player isn’t necessarily the better fit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It is time for strong, unequivocal and universal condemnations of the shooter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

I was nervous, but a shooter has to shoot.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds