Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

drive-by shooting

noun

/ˈdraɪv baɪ ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

Definition

A drive-by shooting is a type of violent crime where an individual or group fires shots at people or property from a moving vehicle.

Examples

The police were called to the scene of a drive-by shooting late last night.
In a tragic incident, a drive-by shooting resulted in several injuries.
Witnesses reported seeing a car speed away after the drive-by shooting occurred.

Meaning

This term is frequently associated with gang violence or random acts of aggression in urban areas. It highlights the anonymity and speed of such attacks.