return fire

noun

: the firing of a weapon to counter a shooter's shot

The suspect started shooting and was wounded by the return fire of the police.

Examples of return fire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The wounded officer was not able to return fire during the encounter, police said. — Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

The suspect then opened fire on the officers, prompting at least one officer to return fire. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

The return fire drove the shooter from the drive-through, toward an open parking lot at the city’s visitor center. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026

Kingsbury argued that Payton fled for his life firing behind him on 10th Street as bullets whizzed and ricocheted past; and argued Payton’s return fire was not responsible for the deaths of the three women. — Darrell Smith july 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

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