Eight killed in shootings across Turkish villages

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 19:09 · Archive

Eight people were killed and one seriously injured in a series of shootings across villages in Turkey's Afyonkarahisar province.

A series of shootings took place in rural areas across three villages in Afyonkarahisar province in western Turkey on Thursday. Victims were found in separate locations, with three people killed near Ayazini village and three others near Kiyir village. In Yukaritandir, two women were initially injured and later died in hospital. One other person was seriously injured.

CCTV footage showed a man in a black jacket, white trousers and glasses holding a long weapon beside a red minivan. The attacker used a shotgun in the assaults. Police closed roads leading to the affected villages and launched a large-scale operation to apprehend the suspect, who fled the scene. A vehicle believed to belong to the attacker was later found stuck in mud in the Taslike area of neighbouring Eskişehir province.

Authorities apprehended the suspect following a joint operation by provincial gendarmerie and police teams. The Eskişehir Governor's Office confirmed the perpetrator was taken alive. Two officers sustained minor injuries during the arrest after the suspect initially opened fire on them. Two of those killed were teachers from İhsaniye Yukarıtandır Secondary School.

How it is being reported

• At least eight dead after mass shooting in Turkey: Manhunt launched for gunman who 'travelled miles between towns and opened fire'Another person was seriously injured after the shooting near the countryside town of Afyonkarahisar, halfway between the capital Ankara and Izmir on the western coast.Daily Mail · 5 Nov, 19:18
• Manhunt in western Turkey after eight killed in series of shootingsEight people have been killed and one seriously injured in a series of shootings in western Turkey.BBC World · 5 Nov, 18:48
• Eight killed in horror Turkey shootings as gunman 'targets passing cars'A gunman is being hunted by police after eight people have been shot and killed in different locations in Turkey, with a further person also seriously injuredThe Mirror · 5 Nov, 17:59

In this story: Afyonkarahisar · Turkey · Ayazini · Kiyir · Yukaritandir · Eskişehir · İhsaniye Yukarıtandır Secondary School

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