noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
firing; discharge of a gun
Refers to the act of shooting a firearm, often in official or news contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive verb.
警察は容疑者に向けて発砲した。
The police fired at the suspect.
発砲事件が近
A shooting incident occurred in the neighborhood.