What would you do if you were framed for shooting a President? Bob Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg) turns to proving his innocence in the action packed film Shooter. The turn of events that occurs leaves this all-american former marine sniper left fighting for his life and the lives of all those ensnared. Events begin when Bob Lee Swagger is approached by retired Colonel Isaac Johnson ( Danny Glover), who tries to convince him in aiding to prevent the assassination of the president and saving his country. With much debate, still bitter from a betrayal long ago in his marine days, Swagger agrees and thus begins his spiraling journey. With yet another betrayal this time by Johnson, Swagger is left running from all forms of the law including a dark organization which wishes the secrets uncovered by Swagger to remain dead and buried. Fleeing and fighting at the same time, questioning and trusting no one, Swagger has but one friend and one mission, his sniper expertise and to bring down those who not only betrayed him but his country as well.