Turkey: Several pupils injured in shooting outside school
The shooter, a pupil, allegedly took a rifle and shot indiscriminately at his schoolmates in front of their high school. Turkey was shocked by two back-to-back school shootings earlier this year.
A shooting occurred outside a vocational and technical secondary school in Turgutlu district, Manisa province, western Turkey. The shooter, a pupil, opened fire with a rifle, injuring several people. According to the South China Morning Post, at least 11 people were injured, with at least two in serious condition.
The Jerusalem Post reported that at least eight pupils were wounded, with two in critical condition. The suspect, identified as 15-year-old H.O. by the Jerusalem Post, was caught shortly after the incident. The local governor's office confirmed that the assailant was apprehended.
The incident occurred at around 07:59 local time, according to the Jerusalem Post. Images and video posted online showed a male figure walking near the school with a rifle before running back. The motive for the attack was not immediately clear. This incident follows two deadly school shootings in April that prompted new security measures in Turkey.
Brief written by urgent.news from DW English (Top Stories), South China Morning Post, Euronews, Jerusalem Post, Daily Maverick — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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