Fourteen-year-old student kills nine in school shooting in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

On April 15, 2026, a 14-year-old student named İsa Aras Mersinli carried out a shooting at a school in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, killing nine people and injuring 13. The perpetrator, the son of a former police officer, utilized five weapons and seven magazines reportedly taken from his father's collection. Authorities discovered a document on the student's computer dated April 11, indicating the attack was premeditated. The perpetrator appeared to emulate American mass murderer Elliot Rodger, using his photo on a messaging profile. The assailant died at the scene, with officials currently investigating if his death was a suicide or occurred during the intervention. Following the incident, Turkish authorities blocked 940 social media accounts and 93 Telegram groups for glorifying violence, while detaining the attacker's parents for questioning. The father testified that his son had been seeing a psychologist for behavioral issues and academic stress.