Armed attack occurs at vocational high school in Sanliurfa, Turkey

On April 14, 2026, an armed attack took place at the Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical High School in the Siverek district of Sanliurfa province, Turkey. A 19-year-old former student, identified as Omer Ket, entered the premises armed with a shotgun and opened fire. Initial reports from various sources varied regarding the number of casualties, ranging from 7 to 16 injured, with the local governor later confirming 16 people were wounded, including ten students, four teachers, one police officer, and one cafeteria worker. There were no reported fatalities among the victims, but the assailant died by suicide during the police intervention. While some early media reports suggested a hostage situation, the incident concluded following a police operation to evacuate the school. Authorities confirmed that the victims were treated for their injuries, and no additional casualties occurred during the police response. The motive for the attack remains unclear, as investigations into the incident continue.