shot

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Dagher confirmed one male officer, later identified as Mohamed Lamine Benredoune, was shot dead.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The state is also in a standoff with the administration over investigations into the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two Minneapolis residents who were shot by federal agents during anti-ICE protests.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2026

O'Brien, from Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, said: "I just think we've got a shot at catching who did this crime, I really do."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Toni McBride fashioned herself as a quick shot with a pistol in numerous videos, including some with celebrities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Either you made the shot, or you missed.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith