At least 16 individuals were wounded in a shooting at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Siverek, southeastern Turkey, on Tuesday morning. The attack occurred around 9:30 AM when a teenage suspect entered the school armed with a pump-action shotgun and began firing indiscriminately.
The injured include students, teachers, a police officer, and a school staff member. Several of those hurt were transported to hospitals in the city center for further medical care. Authorities have confirmed that none of the injuries are considered life-threatening.
Emergency teams responded swiftly, evacuating students while security forces secured the premises. Police confronted the suspect inside the school, ultimately cornering and killing him, local officials.
Witnesses recounted chaotic scenes as the attacker moved through the campus, shooting at anyone in his path before entering the school building. This tragic event has reignited concerns over school safety across the region. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the shooting.
