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Attacker opens fire near high school in western Turkiye, wounding 11
aljazeera.com • • world
Key Points:
- An attacker opened fire near a vocational and technical high school in the Turgutlu district of western Turkiye, injuring at least 11 people, with two in critical condition, according to Justice Minister Akin Gurlek.
- The suspect, reportedly a student at the school, was arrested, and their parents and grandfather, who owned the weapon used, have also been detained as part of the investigation.
- Authorities are investigating the motive, including claims of bullying, and are examining how the student obtained the gun and the supervision provided by the family.
- The attack follows two deadly school shootings in Turkiye in April, incidents that prompted new security measures and tighter gun controls for schools starting in the 2026-27 academic year.
- Officials emphasized the importance of child safety and pledged a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and weapon storage.
