The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SOCIOPATH
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The straight part
We know that "&lit-ish again – a sociopath might be involved in a shooting incident with a cop – whether shooting or being shot at?!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case &lit-ish again – a sociopath might be involved in a shooting incident with a cop – whether shooting or being shot at?! = sociopath.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SOCIOPATH mean?
SOCIOPATH noun- A person with an antisocial personality disorder, exhibiting antisocial behavior that usually is the result of social and environmental factors in the person's early life.