Turkey’s Second School Shooting in Two Days Claims Nine Lives
A student opened fire at a middle school in central Turkey on Wednesday, killing nine people and wounding others. Turkey’s interior minister confirmed the toll and described the scene outside the school.
Casualties and hospital updates
Officials reported 13 people were injured in the attack. Four of the wounded were undergoing surgery, Governor Mukerrem Unluer said.
One of the deceased was a teacher at the school, Unluer added. Local hospitals received the victims for urgent care.
Perpetrator and related incident
The shooter shot himself after the attack, according to the governor. Authorities say he later died or was in critical condition.
This marks Turkey’s second school shooting in two days. On Tuesday, a former student attacked his old school, injuring 16 before killing himself.
Investigation and official measures
The Justice Ministry ordered a broadcast ban to protect the integrity of the investigation. Seven prosecutors have been assigned to lead inquiries into the incident.
Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced the prosecutorial appointments in a post on X. Officials continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses at the scene.
Context and response
Before this week, school shootings were rare in Turkey. The back-to-back attacks have prompted urgent reviews of school safety measures.
Filmogaz.com will provide updates as authorities release more information. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
