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Gunman kills 6, wounds 8 in latest shooting rampage in Turkey

Gunman kills 6, wounds 8 in latest shooting rampage in Turkey

Summary

A man with a rifle attacked several places in Tarsus, southern Turkey, killing six people and injuring eight. Police are searching for the man, who reportedly killed his wife and others before fleeing in a car.

Key Facts

  • The attacks happened in Tarsus, Mersin province, in southern Turkey.
  • At least six people died, and eight were wounded.
  • The suspect is a 37-year-old named Metin O.
  • He allegedly first killed his wife on a street, then shot people at a restaurant.
  • Victims include the restaurant owner, an employee, a teenager, a 50-year-old man, and one other person.
  • Police are using helicopters and drones to find the attacker.
  • President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed condolences but gave no details on the motive.
  • Recent similar shootings in Turkey have raised worries about gun violence and safety, especially in schools.
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