open fire

Example Sentences

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The FBI is investigating the incident, although there is no federal civil rights inquiry into the agent who opened fire.

From BBC

The official also said the agent identified himself as law enforcement before opening fire.

From Los Angeles Times

After the incident, Homeland Security officials released a brief statement that said the agent opened fire “in order to protect his life and that of others.”

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors announced the decision Tuesday afternoon, releasing a report that cleared the officers involved of wrongdoing when they opened fire.

From Los Angeles Times

These guarantees would be “considered void” if Ukraine “invades Russia or opens fire at Russian territory without provocation,” the Kyiv Independent reports.

From The Wall Street Journal