This is the 14687th most frequent Russian word.
перестрелку
A "shootout" or "exchange of gunfire."
In this context, 'перестрелка' refers to an exchange of gunfire between opposing parties, typically representing a spontaneous or escalated conflict.
На улице раздался шум, и началась перестрелка.
On the street, noise was heard, and a firefight began.
Here, 'перестрелка' is used to describe a controlled and specific instance of exchange of gunfire as reported in the news.
Репортер описал перестрелку между полицейскими и нарушителями.
The reporter described the shootout between the police and the offenders.
In this sentence, 'перестрелка' is portrayed as a dramatic and choreographed scenario in a cinematic context often used to build tension and conclude action sequences.