gunfire
shooting
[U] Uncountable
This term evokes a sense of sudden, violent disruption and danger. It is typically used in journalistic or military reporting to describe the auditory experience of a combat zone or a crime scene, carrying a heavy connotation of chaos and urgency. While "shooting" refers to the act of firing, "gunfire" focuses on the collective sound and presence of the projectiles in the air.
Used to describe the general phenomenon of shooting, such as saying there was gunfire in the street.