The phrase "senseless shooting" refers to an act of shooting or violence that is without reason, logic, or purpose. It suggests that the act lacks any understandable motive and is seen as random and unnecessary. Full definition
At Voices for Children, we are greatly saddened at the recent, senseless shootings of Alton Sterling and Philandro Castile, and the targeted killings of the Dallas police. (voicesforchildren.com)
Another relative, Mary Beth Stroud - Gibbs, posted on Facebook that the family is «very close» and it is «devastated by this senseless shooting.» (edition.cnn.com)
Last week: We started this year's legislative session with many crisis issues facing our state; from Hurricane Irma and the opioid crisis, both of which impacted — or still impact — virtually every area of the state, to the senseless shooting at the Fort Lauderdale airport, and then the horrific tragedy in Parkland. (sun-sentinel.com)