Gunman

A gunman is an individual, typically male, who uses a gun or firearm, usually for violent or illegal purposes. This term commonly refers to someone involved in criminal activities like robbery, assault, or assassination. While the word emphasizes the weapon, the implication often includes criminal intent and the threat or use of violence. The term is frequently used in media and law enforcement contexts to describe individuals dangerous, and possibly unpredictable, and should always be considered a threat in any scenario.

Gunman meaning with examples

• Reports of the bank robbery identified the suspect as a lone gunman, who had demanded cash from the tellers before fleeing the scene. The police were quickly called to investigate the robbery, they began searching for the gunman throughout the city.
• In the midst of a heated political rally, a gunman opened fire, causing chaos. The gunman shot randomly and killed several innocent people, the police were called to the scene immediately, and the gunman was ultimately apprehended.
• The witness described the assailant in the carjacking as a masked gunman, further investigation indicated that the gunman was involved in multiple similar incidents throughout the week.
• The security footage showed the gunman storming the gallery, brandishing a weapon and shouting threats. The gunman started destroying art pieces before fleeing. Police have launched a manhunt to find the gunman immediately.