The murderer was gunned down or triggered down?

[Menke]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #853 "'Guns Etc:' Common Usages (2)", question 4

The murderer was ......... down by police yesterday. They shot him when he pulled a gun on an officer.

(a) barreled
(b) blazed
(c) triggered
(d) gunned

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #853 "'Guns Etc:' Common Usages (2)", answer 4

The murderer was gunned down by police yesterday. They shot him when he pulled a gun on an officer.

Correct answer: (d) gunned
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What is the right answer to: The murderer was gunned down or triggered down?

Menke

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The right answer, as you cvan see above, is 'gunned'.
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