Teenager kills nine, wounds 13 in Turkey school shooting

AFP / France 24
by FRANCE24
April 16, 2026
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A 14-year-old killed nine and wounded 13 in a Turkish school shooting, shocking the country.

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A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school in Kahramanmaras province on Wednesday, killing nine people and wounding 13. Students reportedly jumped from windows to escape the attack, which caused widespread chaos. This incident marks Turkey's second school shooting in as many days, a rare occurrence for the country. The attacks have shocked Turkey, where such violence in schools is uncommon.

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