Shooting outside a high school in western Turkey injures five, including students

Shooter fled; motive not yet known. Authorities anticipate tighter security measures for the 2027-2026 school year.

Published: Sep 22, 2026, 07:54 AM
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Shooting outside a high school in western Turkey injures five, including students
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Five people, including students, were wounded by a shooting outside a high school in Manisa, western Turkey. The gunman fled and the motive is unclear. Authorities plan tighter firearm controls for the next school year.

IRNA, citing NTv and the Manisa provincial governorship, reports a shooting occurred around 8 a.m. local time outside Inci Ozumz Technical and Vocational High School in Manisa’s Torgutlu district, injuring five people, including several students, with one victim in serious condition. Reuters added that the gunman fled the scene and that the motive remains unknown. The incident follows two deadly school shootings earlier this year; officials say security measures for the 2027-2026 school year will be tightened, including stricter checks on firearms.