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gunmen

  • plural
    of gunman.
    gunman
    noun
    a person armed with or expert in the use of a gun, especially one ready to use a gun unlawfully.

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Police did not say how many shots the officer fired or whether the gunmen were struck.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Ahmed al Ahmed, a Syrian-Australian shop owner, was labelled a hero after he tackled one of the gunmen Sajid Akram during the attack on 14 December, wrestling a gun from him.

From BBC ● May 21, 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

But why had they arrested our bus driver and not the gunmen?

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai