Student killed, four wounded in shotgun attack at Manisa vocational school
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A student opened fire with a pump-action shotgun at İnci Üzmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Turgutlu, Manisa, killing one student and wounding four others. The attacker fled on foot, and police launched a manhunt. Parents gathered at the school as security forces cordoned off the area.
Key Facts
- The attack occurred around 08:00 at İnci Üzmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Turgutlu, Manisa.
- One student was killed and four students were wounded, according to initial reports.
- The attacker, a student, used a pump-action shotgun and fled on foot after the shooting.
- Manisa Governor's Office confirmed that police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene.
- Parents rushed to the school, and scuffles broke out between anxious parents and security forces.
The Attack
A student armed with a pump-action shotgun opened fire on classmates at İnci Üzmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Turgutlu, Manisa. The shooting took place near the school at around 08:00, according to the Manisa Governor's Office. Initial reports indicate one student was killed and four others were wounded. The suspect fired randomly for reasons not yet known, according to Cumhuriyet.
Police Response
After the shooting, the attacker fled the scene on foot. Police launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspect. Multiple police and medical teams were dispatched to the school following the incident. The Manisa Governor's Office stated that security forces are continuing their investigation.
Parents and Security
Upon hearing of the shooting, many parents rushed to the school to reach their children. Scuffles broke out between anxious parents and security forces as parents tried to enter the school. Security measures around the school were increased as law enforcement struggled to calm the crowd. Last year, Education Minister Yusuf Tekin had announced that all necessary measures were taken after similar attacks in Şanlıurfa and Kahramanmaraş.
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