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.

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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

Garbrandt walked into the same counters that have ended his last several bad nights, and Yanez, who fights with his own reckless disregard for return fire, simply landed first and landed cleaner. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

Even though he was hit several times, the trooper was able to return fire before the suspect got back in the truck and fled, according to Fifield. — Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Upon receiving target coordinates, the RCH 155 can aim and fire up to nine rounds in rapid succession before speeding away in around 30 seconds, before enemy artillery has time to return fire. — David Szondy may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026

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