shootout
//ˈʃuːtaʊt//
Noun
shootoutSingular
shootoutsPlural
1
A decisive gun battle, especially between law enforcement and criminals or between rival groups.
The police were involved in a shootout with the bank robbers.
2
A method of deciding the winner in a tied sports match, especially in soccer or hockey, where players take turns attempting to score.
The soccer match ended in a shootout after the score was tied at the end of extra time.