At least eight people, including students, were injured after a 15‑year‑old opened fire outside a vocational high school in western Turkey on Tuesday morning, triggering panic among students, parents and residents.
The shooting took place at around 8 am local time near İnci Üzmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in the Turgutlu district of Manisa province, according to local authorities and media reports. Witnesses said the attack occurred shortly before classes began, when students were arriving at the school.
Emergency medical teams and police units were dispatched to the scene within minutes. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while security forces secured the school premises and began evacuating students. Authorities later confirmed that at least eight people were wounded, with local reports indicating that one victim was in critical condition.
Parents rushed to the area after news of the shooting spread. Reports from the scene suggested that access to the school was temporarily restricted while officials assessed the situation and ensured the safety of students and staff. School administrators urged families to remain calm, assuring them that security forces had taken control of the situation.
According to a statement from the Manisa Governor’s Office, the suspected gunman was a 15‑year‑old student who allegedly used a hunting rifle during the attack. Security personnel intervened shortly after the shooting began and successfully detained the suspect without further injuries being reported.
Authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the motive behind the attack. Investigators are examining the teenager’s background, access to the weapon, and any possible factors that may have contributed to the incident.
The shooting has reignited concerns about school safety and youth violence in Turkey, with education officials and local authorities expected to review security measures following the attack.
Police said further details would be released as the investigation progresses.