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 were fatally shot, with multiple others sustaining injuries, during a shooting at Ayser Calık Secondary School in Kahramanmaraş, southern Turkey, according to the local governor. The attack unfolded at the school, though details about the victims and the perpetrator remain unclear. Media outlets in the region reported the incident, highlighting the suddenness of the violence.

Hours earlier, a similar attack had occurred at another high school in the same area, where an ex-student opened fire before taking his own life. At least 16 people were wounded in that event, prompting authorities to investigate further. The Kahramanmaraş Governor, Mükerrem Ünlüer, confirmed the toll of the latest incident, stating that some victims are in critical condition.

Authorities are still determining the motive behind the attack. Turkish news sources indicated the suspect carried five firearms and seven ammunition clips, which are believed to have belonged to his father. “The sound of gunfire was very intense,” a reporter from NTV described, noting the chaos that erupted near the school. Witnesses reported panic as people scrambled to safety.

“There was panic in front of the school,” said the NTV reporter, capturing the immediate aftermath of the shooting.

Footage from the scene displayed crowds of onlookers, including individuals recording with their phones, as ambulances rushed to transport the injured. The swift response from emergency services followed the rapid escalation of violence at the educational institution. Investigations continue to uncover the full extent of the tragedy and its underlying causes.