Tragedy in Turkey: Former Student’s Rampage at High School Leaves 16 Injured

In a tragic event on Tuesday, a former student opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey, injuring at least 16 individuals before taking his own life, according to local officials.

The 18-year-old, wielding a shotgun, unleashed a random attack at a vocational high school located in the Siverek district of Sanliurfa province, then sought refuge within the school premises.

Governor Hasan Sildak confirmed that the shooter subsequently turned the weapon on himself, resulting in his death.

Reports from NTV television indicate that one of the injured, a teacher, is in critical condition following the incident.

Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the attack, as such violent events are uncommon in Turkey’s educational institutions.

Police special operations units were deployed after the assailant refused to surrender, while all staff and students were evacuated, NTV said.

Video footage showed dozens of students running out of the school toward the gate and onto the street.