Eight killed in series of shootings in western Turkey
The gist
Eight people were killed and one seriously injured in shootings across Afyonkarahisar province, western Turkey.
Two teachers are among the dead; the suspect was caught after a manhunt.
How it unfolded
- Nov 5, 2026Eight people are killed and one seriously injured in a series of shootings in Afyonkarahisar province; victims are found in several locations in three separate vehicles.
- Nov 5, 2026Three people are killed near Ayazini village and three near Kiyir village; in Yukaritandir, two women are found injured and later die in hospital.
- Nov 5, 2026Two teachers, Ayşe Sena Demir and Hilal Mete of İhsaniye Yukarıtandır Secondary School, are identified among the dead by the provincial education directorate.
Key terms
- gendarmerie
- A military or paramilitary force that carries out law enforcement duties among the civilian population.
Source: Wikipedia