active shooter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of active shooter
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Initially the ramming was reported as an "active shooter incident".
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
In 2019, deputies designing active shooter training in Marina del Rey accidentally started a fire while testing a flashbang trainer, a nonexplosive version of a flashbang, or stun grenade.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024
About 72% of the state and local officials who arrived at Robb Elementary before the gunman was killed received some form of active shooter training throughout their law enforcement careers.
From Salon • May 23, 2024
With a background in law enforcement, Burgans also set up active shooter training.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024
The local school police chief had classified the incident as a barricaded subject instead of an active shooter situation, which would have called for a more aggressive approach.
From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2024
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