shootings
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈʃutɪŋz// UK //ʃˈuːtɪŋz// shoot·ings
n. events where someone fires a gun, often causing injury or death to other people.
n. incidents in which people are shot with firearms, typically resulting in injury or fatality.
The city has seen a rise in shootings this year.
Local news outlets reported several shootings over the weekend, leading to calls for increased police presence in the area.
Sociologists often examine the correlation between economic instability and the frequency of public shootings to better understand the systemic roots of urban violence.
Usage
Usually occurs in the plural when referring to a general trend or a series of separate incidents.