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14-Year-Old Shoots 9 at Turkish School, Investigation Underway

4/18/2026

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Nine people were killed when a 14-year-old student opened fire at Ayser Calik Secondary School in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, on April 15, 2026.
At least 13 others were injured.
The shooter died at the scene.
Turkish authorities assigned seven prosecutors to the case as investigations proceed.
The Sanliurfa shooting, where a former student wounded 20 before taking his own life, has intensified concerns about gun access and school safety in Turkey.

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Story summary

Nine people were killed when a 14-year-old student opened fire at Ayser Calik Secondary School in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, on April 15, 2026.
At least 13 others were injured.
The shooter died at the scene.
Turkish authorities assigned seven prosecutors to the case as investigations proceed.
The Sanliurfa shooting, where a former student wounded 20 before taking his own life, has intensified concerns about gun access and school safety in Turkey.