In the east Turkey the second school shooting in the last two days. The incident resulted in deaths, and information on the number of victims and injured is being clarified.
What is known about the incident
According to preliminary data, the shooting took place on the territory of the educational institution. Law enforcement officers and medics promptly arrived at the scene.
For now:
- The school grounds are cordoned off;
- a special operation is underway;
- students and staff were evacuated.
The second tragedy in a short time
This is the second such case in Turkey over the past two days, which is a cause for serious concern in society.
Experts stress the need to strengthen security measures in educational institutions.
Government response
Officials have not yet provided detailed comments on the causes of the tragedy. Statements from the authorities and law enforcement agencies are expected to be released in the near future.
What's next
Investigators are establishing the identity of the attacker and the motives for his actions. They are also checking whether the two incidents are related.
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