Student Opens Fire Outside Turkish High School, 11 Hurt
What Happened
A student opened fire outside a high school in Turgutlu, Manisa province in western Turkey on Tuesday morning, injuring at least 11 students, according to Turkish authorities. Two of the injured were reported to be in critical condition. The suspect was detained, along with family members linked to the weapon used in the attack.
Key Takeaways
The attack has renewed concerns about school safety in Turkey, coming months after two deadly school shootings in April that prompted the government to introduce tighter security measures and gun-control efforts for the current academic year.