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Four killed, 20 wounded in school shooting in southern Turkey, local governor says

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Posted on April 15, 2026

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· Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Four Dead and 20 Injured in Kahramanmaras School Shooting, Says Governor

Details of the Kahramanmaras School Shooting Incident

Incident Overview

ANKARA, April 15 (Reuters) - Four people were killed and 20 others were wounded when a middle school student opened fire at a school in the Turkey's southeastern province of Kahramanmaras on Wednesday, Governor Mukerrem Unluer told reporters.

Victims and Perpetrator

Casualties

Unluer said a teacher was among those killed, and added the shooter was a student who used his father's weapons, concealed in a backpack, to carry out the attack. The shooter also died, he added.

Official Statements

(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu and Ezgi Erkoyun)

Key Takeaways

  • The gunman, a current middle school student, used weapons he brought in a backpack, reportedly owned by his father, to carry out the attack.
  • Among the dead was a teacher; authorities say 20 others were wounded in the incident, including students.
  • The shooter also died at the scene; this follows a separate school shooting in nearby Şanlıurfa just one day prior, highlighting a worrying pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the school shooting occur in Turkey?
The school shooting occurred in the southeastern province of Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
How many people were killed and injured in the shooting?
Four people were killed and 20 others were wounded in the attack.
Who was the shooter in the Kahramanmaras school incident?
The shooter was a middle school student who used his father's weapons concealed in a backpack.
Was the shooter among those killed?
Yes, the shooter also died in the attack.
Was a teacher among the victims?
Yes, at least one teacher was reported to be among the people killed.

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