From what I remember about this one, the media switched from calling them ‘snipers’ to ‘gunmen’/shooters as soon as we found out they were black.
Is there a difference? I thought the words were synonymous in meaning and connotation.
Personally, I view “sniper” as having the connotation of being a much higher skillset and degree of planning and competency. Likely with some level of training and control.
Meanwhile “gunner” could just be any half-brained Joe schmo who picks a gun of the ground and starts firing.
As for diction, sniper typically refers to a long range shooter using a powerful rifle while gunner could be using any gun.
I remember something like this. Made me think I was going t s hot on the way to school! I wish I could say the world has improved since then
