That's not how most of the people were shot or injured that day, is it though. Most reports describe it as a pretty amped chaotic situation.
Murder would be more appropriate if you're looking for strong terms. Unlawful killings if you're not.
Execution clearly implies carrying out a death sentence based on someone's actions or supposed actions. The Gibraltar killings could be accurately described as executions imo.
The inquiry found the killings were unjustified and that none of the 14 dead was carrying a gun, no warnings were given, no soldiers were under threat and the troops were the first to open fire.
That's not how most of the people were shot or injured that day, is it though. Most reports describe it as a pretty amped chaotic situation.
Murder would be more appropriate if you're looking for strong terms. Unlawful killings if you're not.
Execution clearly implies carrying out a death sentence based on someone's actions or supposed actions. The Gibraltar killings could be accurately described as executions imo.