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died from a gunshot vs took a gunshot

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. 'Died from a gunshot' indicates that the person passed away as a result of being shot, while 'took a gunshot' is not a common or correct phrase in English. It would be more appropriate to use 'received a gunshot' or 'was shot.'

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 528 views

died from a gunshot

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone passed away as a result of being shot.

This phrase is used to describe the cause of death when someone has been fatally shot.

Examples:

  • He died from a gunshot wound to the chest.
  • The victim died from a gunshot to the head.
  • Jan 8, 2016 ... Edmonton's 2nd homicide victim of the year died from a gunshot wound. Body of David Fleming, 28, found in northwest Edmonton home.
  • Feb 1, 2016 ... ... that the teen was threatening family members with a rifle, died from a gunshot wound to the chest, according to a state medical examiner.
  • On March 23, 1994, a medical examiner viewed the body of Ronald Opus and concluded that he died from a gunshot wound of the head caused by a shotgun.
  • 2 days ago ... While investigating the crash, vehicular homicide detectives found evidence that suggested Swist died from a gunshot wound. The Travis ...

Alternatives:

  • was killed by a gunshot
  • succumbed to a gunshot wound
  • passed away from a gunshot

took a gunshot

This phrase is not correct or commonly used in English. It does not accurately convey the intended meaning.

  • Feb 1, 2016 ... Of 217 suspects in the analysis, 148 perpetrators survived their encounter with a gun carrier, whether they took a gunshot wound or simply fled.
  • Mar 17, 2009 ... This Iraqi man, on the other hand, took a gunshot straight through his head. It didn't blast half of his skull off, but went right into the brain.
  • Jan 25, 2016 ... But one Wisconsin couple is calling their three-legged pit bull named Levi a hero after he took a gunshot for them when a gunman entered their ...
  • Mar 6, 2009 ... Robert Unruh, took a gunshot wound to the torso, I was involved in medevacing him off the battlefield. And in a short period of time, he died ...

Alternatives:

  • received a gunshot
  • was shot
  • suffered a gunshot wound
  • was hit by a bullet

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