Turkey: a shooting in a high school injures 16 in the east of the country
Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 14, 2026Country: Turkey
Crime & Law

A shooting occurred at a high school in Siverek, Turkey, around 9:30 AM when a former student armed with a shotgun opened fire. At least 16 people were injured, including ten students, four teachers, a cafeteria worker, and a police officer. The assailant then committed suicide as security forces surrounded the building. Emergency services evacuated the victims to local hospitals.
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