Gunman opens fire near high school in western Turkiye, wounding eight
Police arrest suspect in shooting near high school as injured are rushed to local hospitals for treatment.
Two students were wounded, including two in critical condition, after a shooting incident outside a high school in southwestern Turkey, according to broadcaster NTV. The assailant, a male wearing a rifle, was apprehended later. The attack occurred near the Inci Uzmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Turgutlu district at approximately 8:59 AM local time.
Initial reports suggest a motive for the attack is yet to be determined. This incident comes amid growing concerns over school violence in the country following two deadly shootings in April, which led to the implementation of stricter security measures for the upcoming academic year. Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci and Education Minister Yusuf Tekin are set to inspect the scene in Manisa.
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