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BREAKING: Former Student Opens Fire at High School in Southeast Turkey – At Least 16 Wounded

This is a developing story.

School shooting (Illustrative)
School shooting (Illustrative) (Photo: Shutterstock)

A former student opened fire inside a high school in Siverek district, Şanlıurfa province, southeastern Turkey today (Tuesday).

Turkish officials say the gunman wounded at least 16 people before turning the weapon on himself and committing suicide at the scene.

The shooting happened earlier today and authorities are still on site. No further details on the shooter’s identity or motive have been released yet.

This is the latest in a string of tragic school shootings globally.

We will provide more updates as they come in.

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