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In Turkey, a shooting occurred near a school: eight people were injured

In the Turgutlu district of Manisa province in Turkey, a shooting occurred near the İnci Üzmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School. According to the governor's administration, eight people were injured. The incident took place on the morning of September 22 at around 07:59. After the shooting was reported, police officers and ambulance crews arrived at the scene. The victims were taken to medical institutions in Turgutlu. According to local media, two students […]

A shooting occurred near a school in Turkey: eight people were injured

In the Turgutlu district of Manisa province in Turkey, a shooting took place near the İnci Üzmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School. According to the governor's administration, eight people were injured.

The incident occurred on the morning of September 22 at approximately 07:59. Following the report of the shooting, police officers and ambulance crews dispatched to the scene. The victims were transported to medical facilities in Turgutlu.

According to local media reports, two students are in critical condition. However, the governor's administration has not yet confirmed this information.

The suspect is a 15-year-old 9th-grade student, identified by the initials H.O. According to preliminary data, he may have used a firearm. The suspect has been detained and taken into custody.

The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

The Radio and Television Supreme Council of Turkey (RTÜK) has urged the media to publish only verified data, to refrain from broadcasting footage of the attack and unverified information, and to respect the right to privacy of the victims and their families.

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