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Amok (Adverb)

In a murderous frenzy; "rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones".

The berserk killer ran amok through the streets, attacking anyone in his path.
In a fit of rage, she grabbed a knife and went amok in the crowded room.
During the violent uprising, protesters ran amok, destroying everything in sight.
The escaped animal ran amok through the farm, causing significant damage to property.
The driver, enraged by the traffic jam, got out of his car and started yelling amok at other drivers.

Wildly; without self-control; "when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit".

The children, tired of being cooped up on the rainy day, ran amok through the house, knocking over chairs and vases.
When the brakes failed on the company truck, it careened amok through the construction site.
During the wild party, the DJ didn't notice the teenagers sneaking drinks as they danced amok on the makeshift dance floor.
As the storm made landfall, the winds howled amok through the city, knocking over trees and billboards.
At the riot, protesters clashed amok with police as rocks and barricades were hurled back and forth.