armed and dangerous

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: carrying a weapon and likely to try to kill someone

The police say that the escaped convict is armed and dangerous.

Examples of armed and dangerous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Twelve shell casings and one projectile were also located at the scene, Lemma said Authorities are searching for the green Acura and the occupants should be considered armed and dangerous, the sheriff said. —Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024

The Maysville Police Department told residents on its Facebook page Thursday the suspect could be in the area and was armed and dangerous. —Courtney King and Jessica Schmidt, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024

Police described her as armed and dangerous and asked the public to be on the lookout for her and her Toyota 4Runner. —Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024

A day before the shootout, the Fontana Police Department said Anthony fatally shot his wife and was considered armed and dangerous. —Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024

Officials warned that Rucker should be considered armed and dangerous. —Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, police said. —Landon Mion, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2024

Police said Smith should not be approached and should be considered armed and dangerous. —Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2024

The men, who have not been identified, are considered armed and dangerous, police said. —Patrick Smith, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2024