lone gunmen
Isolated armed individuals
Lone gunmen are individuals who carry out shootings—typically assassinations or mass killings—acting alone rather than as part of a conspiracy or group.
The phrase gained prominence after the Kennedy assassination and remains central to debates about political violence: Conspiracy theorists reject the lone gunman explanation.
The term often carries skeptical undertones, as if the official story is too convenient.
- grassy knollSmall hill with lawn
- conspiracy theoryAttributed to hidden plotters
- second shooterAlleged additional gunman
- bulletFired metal projectile
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
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Secret groups planning attacks
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