16 APR 2026
TurkeyDiyarbakır, Turkey

Police neutralize gunman in Diyarbakır square

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 15:42 UTC · 1 source

In Diyarbakır, Turkey, a man called police to declare he was drunk, had a gun, and intended to shoot randomly. He then proceeded to a public square and began firing. A police officer who happened to be passing by the scene intervened and neutralized the shooter, preventing further casualties. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about public security and gun violence in the region.

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TW@visegrad24view8h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 15:42 UTC · First reported: 8h ago