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n. - A professional killer who uses a gun.

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  • The Bears 'triggerman is also their leading rusher.
  • The triggerman is QB Jevan Snead, with TBs Brandon Bolden and Dexter McCluster throwing the changeups.
  • The alleged triggerman is the younger brother of James Clea, who’s accused of conspiring with Pushia and faces a November trial.
  • He also opposed expansions of the death penalty, notably a proposed repeal of the "triggerman" law.
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