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Student opens fire at Turkish school, injuring 11 pupils
A student discharged a firearm at a secondary school in Manisa, western Turkey, leaving 11 classmates wounded. Authorities responded to the incident at the educational facility in the Aegean region.
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An armed student opened fire at a secondary school in Manisa province on Wednesday, injuring 11 fellow pupils in what marks another shooting incident at a Turkish educational institution. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of gunfire at the school located in the western Aegean region.
The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Turkish authorities have not yet released details regarding the shooter's motivations or the nature of injuries sustained by the wounded students.
The incident follows growing international concern over school safety and access to firearms in the region. Turkish officials are expected to provide additional information as their investigation progresses.
All 11 wounded pupils received medical treatment following the attack. The response by emergency services and local authorities prevented further casualties, though the full extent of injuries has not been disclosed.