Four killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
Four killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
A minimum of four individuals lost their lives, with multiple others sustaining injuries, according to the local governor. The shooting occurred at Ayser Calik Secondary School in the Kahramanmaras region, as reported by local media. No official details have been released regarding the victims or the attacker’s current status. The incident follows a similar attack at a high school in the south of Turkey, where an ex-student opened fire before killing himself, injuring 16 people.
Kahramanmaras Governor Mukerrem Unluer stated that at least 20 individuals were affected by the attack, some in critical condition. The motive behind Wednesday’s violence remains unclear, prompting an ongoing investigation. Turkish outlets noted the attacker carried five firearms and seven ammunition magazines, which were allegedly obtained from his father.
“The sound of gunfire was very intense,” a reporter for Turkish broadcaster NTV said, adding that there was “panic spread quickly in front of the school.”
Footage from the scene revealed a chaotic crowd, some capturing the event on their mobile phones, as ambulances departed the area. Authorities continue to analyze the situation, with no further information on the attacker’s identity or the attack’s underlying reason.
