Kahramanmaraş School Shooting Today: Student Gunman Kills 9 in Tragic Attack at Ayser Çalık Secondary School
A devastating school shooting in Kahramanmaraş has left at least nine people dead and more than a dozen injured, marking one of the deadliest school attacks in Turkey in recent years.
According to early reports, the incident occurred around 1:30 PM local time at Ayser Çalık Secondary School. The alleged attacker, identified as 14-year-old student İsa Aras Mersinli, reportedly brought multiple firearms and ammunition to the school before opening fire.
Attack Details
Authorities say the suspect carried out the shooting in the school courtyard and later moved into two fifth-grade classrooms. The attack resulted in the deaths of eight students and one teacher, while at least 13 others sustained injuries of varying severity.
Preliminary information suggests the weapons used may have belonged to the suspect’s father, a former police officer, though officials have not yet confirmed this detail.
Suspect Identified
Following the attack, the gunman reportedly died by suicide at the scene. Law enforcement agencies have since secured the school premises and launched a full investigation into how the weapons were obtained and what may have motivated the attack.
Ongoing Investigation
Turkish authorities are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including possible warning signs, access to firearms, and security lapses. Emergency services responded quickly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals.
This incident comes amid heightened concern, as it is reported to be the second school shooting in Turkey within a span of two days—raising urgent questions about safety measures in educational institutions.
Community in Mourning
The tragedy has sent shockwaves across the country, with families, students, and educators grappling with grief and disbelief. Officials are expected to release further details as the investigation unfolds.