gunfire

Gunfire refers to the loud noise made by shooting guns.

When there's gunfire going on, it's often because something bad or serious is happening. You might hear about it on the news when a police officer has an emergency situation and they need backup with their gun. Firefighters are trained to handle situations involving gunfire, but you won't usually see them armed themselves unless they're in extreme danger. Gunfire can also happen during accidents, like people shooting at each other on purpose or by accident while hunting.