16 APR 2026
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
Sources
TW@visegrad24view7h ago
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TW@Osint613view4h ago
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 20:59 UTC · First reported: 7h ago
Kahramanmaraş school shooting claims 9 dead — TheDailyEuro