16 APR 2026
TurkeyKahramanmaraş, Turkey

Turkey shooter seen training with father

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 15:23 UTC · 1 source

New video has surfaced showing İsa Aras Mersinli, the 14-year-old who killed 9 people and injured 20 in a school shooting in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, practicing shooting at a range alongside his father prior to the attack. The footage adds a new dimension to the investigation, suggesting potential familial involvement in the shooter's preparation. This incident is the second major school shooting in Turkey in recent days, following a similar attack that also killed 9 people. Authorities are investigating the shooter's motives and background, with previous reports indicating he referenced a US mass killer.

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TW@visegrad24view8h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 15:23 UTC · First reported: 8h ago