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School shooting in Siverek, Turkey leaves at least seven injured

A secondary school student opened fire at a school in Siverek district, Sanliurfa province, injuring mostly students and reportedly barricading himself inside, local outlets report.

Apr 14th 2026 · Turkey

Insights

  • At least seven people, mostly students, were injured.
  • The attacker was a secondary school student who opened fire indiscriminately.
  • The shooting occurred at a school in Siverek district in Sanliurfa province in southeastern Turkey.
  • Local media say the attacker barricaded himself inside the school and may have taken students hostage.

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