Horror as gunman opens fire in Turkey school as pupils 'jump from windows'

Horror as gunman opens fire in Turkey school as pupils 'jump from windows'Sixteen people - including 10 pupils - have been injured after a 17-year-old boy opened fire at a school in southeastern Turkey, authorities saidNewsEliana Nunes News Reporter09:53, 14 Apr 2026Updated 10:03, 14 Apr 2026View ImageThe incident took place at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School (Image: SabahTV)Sixteen people have been injured after a 17-year-old boy opened fire at a school in Turkey, authorities said.‌The attack was carried out at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in the Siverek district of Sanliurfa on Tuesday morning. Sanliurfa Governor Hasan Şıldak said the teenager took his own life following the incident. "We have 16 injured. The attacker is a former student of our school, born in 2007," he said. "The attacker committed suicide. We evacuated the school. The incident is being investigated from all angles."‌Turkey's Interior Ministry also released a statement saying it had identified the attacker. The ministry said that, according to initial findings, 10 pupils, four teachers, one police officer and one canteen worker were injured in the attack and taken to Siverek State Hospital for treatment.Article continues belowIt added that the teenager carried out the attack with a pump-action shotgun and later took his own life using the same weapon. An investigation had been launched by security units.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.