Former student kills himself after shooting at school in Turkey

An 18 to 19-year-old former student opened fire at a vocational high school in the Siverek district of Sanliurfa province, Turkey. The assailant used a firearm to wound 16 people, including students, teachers, a canteen employee, and a police officer. Following the attack, the perpetrator committed suicide after being cornered by police special operations units. Governor Hasan Sildak reported that while 16 people were initially injured, five individuals were transferred to a hospital in Sanliurfa due to the severity of their wounds. Authorities successfully evacuated all other students from the premises during the incident. Police are currently conducting a comprehensive investigation, though the motive for the attack remains unknown. Sources provided conflicting reports regarding the age of the attacker, citing either 18 or 19 years old, and the type of weapon used, specifying either a shotgun or a rifle. The event has caused significant shock in the region, where such school shootings are rare.