9 Dead, 13 Wounded in Second Turkish School Shooting in Two Days [WATCH]

A deadly school shooting in Turkey left at least nine people dead and 13 others wounded on Wednesday, marking the second such incident in the country within two days, according to officials and media reports.

Authorities said a 14-year-old boy carried out the attack at Ayser Çalık Middle School in the Kahramanmaras region, approximately 140 miles west of the site of another shooting that occurred one day earlier.

In that separate incident, a student shot and injured 16 people before taking his own life.

A 14-year-old gunman killed nine people and wounded 13 others at a middle school in Turkey, marking the second mass shooting in the country in as many days.

The attacker used guns belonging to his father, a former police officer, at Ayser Çalık Middle School in the Kahramanmaras… pic.twitter.com/CXOQUQOSpa

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Regional Governor Mukerrem Unluer told reporters that the suspect brought firearms to school that were believed to belong to his father, a former police officer.

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“A student came to school with guns that we believe belonged to his father in his backpack. He entered two classrooms and opened fire randomly, causing injuries and deaths,” Unluer said.

Officials reported that eight of the victims were students, while one was a teacher. Turkey’s Interior Minister, Mustafa Ciftci, confirmed the death toll and said the attack was not being treated as terrorism.

Ciftci described the shooting as a “sole incident,” according to Reuters.

The suspect was reported dead following the attack. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding his death.

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The incident has raised concerns across Turkey, where such attacks are considered rare.

#BreakingNews Tragic school shooting in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey: An 8th-grade student opened fire at Ayser Çalık Middle School, killing 4 (3 students, 1 teacher) and injuring ~20 before dying by suicide. Guns belonged to his father, a former police officer. Second incident in two… pic.twitter.com/XdgZJl8Its

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According to available data, firearm-related deaths in the country occur at a rate of just over 2.6 per 100,000 residents annually, compared to a rate of 14.5 per 100,000 in the United States.

Turkish law imposes strict requirements on gun ownership. Individuals must be at least 21 years old and undergo extensive medical evaluations and background checks before obtaining a firearm.

However, officials noted that access to weapons can be more readily available for certain professions, including law enforcement.

Authorities indicated that the weapons used in the attack were linked to the suspect’s father, who previously worked in law enforcement.

The Turkish government responded to the back-to-back incidents by urging caution in public discourse and emphasizing the importance of maintaining stability.

“Managing the process with sound judgment, protecting societal peace, and particularly ensuring the psychological security of our children are of utmost importance,” the country’s Ministry of Communications said in a statement posted on X.

“It is essential for our media organizations to act with the utmost sense of responsibility in their broadcasting policies,” the statement added, warning that “such incidents create a highly fertile ground for disinformation.”

Kahramanmaraş Ayser Çalık Ortaokulu’nda meydana gelen saldırıya ilişkin olarak İçişleri Bakanımız Sayın @mustafaciftcitr tarafından; olayın tüm yönleriyle araştırılması amacıyla 4 Mülkiye Başmüfettişi ile 4 Polis Başmüfettişi görevlendirilmiştir.

İçişleri Bakanımız Sayın Mustafa…

— T.C. İçişleri Bakanlığı (@TC_icisleri) April 15, 2026

The Ministry of the Interior confirmed that an investigation is underway, with four chief inspectors and four inspector generals assigned to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Officials have not released further details about the victims or any potential warning signs leading up to the attack.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather information about both incidents.

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