An armed attack took place Tuesday morning outside a school in the Turgutlu district of Manisa, Turkey, resulting in injuries to students.
According to initial reports, an unknown assailant opened fire with a hunting rifle outside the “Turgutlu İnci Üzmez” Vocational Technical and Oriental High School at approximately 8:00 a.m.
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An armed attack took place in front of a high school building in Turkey.
The incident occurred in front of the Niyazi Üzmez Technical High School in the Turgutlu district of Manisa province.
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After the authorities were notified, a large police presence and ambulances rushed to the scene. The injured students were transported by ambulance to the Turgutlu State Hospital to receive medical care.
The suspect, who reportedly fled on foot after the attack, is being sought by police, who have launched an operation to locate and arrest him.
Unknown gunman opens fire near Turkish school, four students injured
AdvertisementAn unidentified gunman opened fire near İnci Üzmez Vocational and Technical High School in Turgutlu, Manisa Province.
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Authorities are continuing their investigation at the scene of the attack; so far, neither the perpetrator’s motives nor the exact number of injured have been disclosed.
Source: Proto Thema
