TurkeyKahramanmaraş, Turkey
Kahramanmaraş school shooting claims 9 dead
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 20:59 UTC · 3 sources
On Wednesday afternoon a student opened fire at a middle school in southern Turkey, killing nine people and injuring more than twelve. The attack prompted a massive police response and the school was placed on lockdown. Authorities later discovered the suspect dead at the scene, confirming the shooter took his own life. The incident has intensified calls for tighter security measures in Turkish schools.
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5h ago@visegrad24
Staff have started cleaning the massacre scene, marking the first post‑attack recovery effort.
4h ago@Osint613
Authorities later found the suspect dead at the scene, confirming he took his own life.
Key Details
Shooter: İsa Aras Mersinli
Casualties: 9 killed, 13 injured
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 20:59 UTC · First reported: 7h ago