Student opens fire at Turkish high school, 11 wounded
A student fired on classmates outside a high school in Turkey's Manisa province. Eleven were wounded, two of them critically.
A student opened fire near Inci Uzmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Turgutlu district on Tuesday morning. At least 11 pupils were hit, with two in critical condition.
The attacker was caught and detained. The student's parents were detained.
The grandfather, who owned the weapon, was also detained. Investigators are looking at how the student obtained the gun.
They are also looking at how it was stored. They are checking reports of prior bullying.
The attack comes five months after two deadly school shootings in April. Those shootings prompted Turkey to strengthen security measures.
Gun controls were also strengthened for the 2026-27 school year.
- 11 pupils, 2 critical
- Wounded count
- Tuesday morning about 8am
- Timing
Why it mattersThe incident tests new security measures Turkey introduced after April's shootings. It raises questions about gun access and school safety.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but reflects global school safety concerns as countries grapple with preventing armed attacks on students.
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