shooting spree
Violent firing outbreak
A shooting spree is an episode in which someone fires a gun repeatedly at multiple victims, typically in public places and often ending in the shooter's death or capture.
The term emphasizes the uncontrolled, rampage-like nature of the violence: The gunman went on a shooting spree at the mall.
Distinguished from targeted killings by its seemingly random or indiscriminate character.
- gunfireDischarge of weapons
- rampageViolent, destructive outburst
- massacreLarge-scale unlawful killing
- going postalViolent workplace outburst
- carnageWidespread violent death
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Freedom from disturbance
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Targeted operation minimizing damage
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Organized large-scale departure
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