School shooting in Turkey kills four, wounds 20

A shooting at a school in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, killed at least four people, including three students and a teacher, and wounded 20 others, according to officials and media reports.

Reuters reported that the attack took place on April 15, with local authorities confirming the incident as one of the deadliest school shootings in the country in recent years.

Governor Mukerrem Unluer said the suspected teenage student opened fire on classmates and a teacher before taking his own life.

He added that several of the injured remain in critical condition and are undergoing emergency medical treatment in nearby hospitals.

The incident follows another school shooting a day earlier in Sanliurfa, where a former student wounded at least 16 people before committing suicide, raising alarm over back-to-back attacks.

Authorities have launched investigations into both incidents, with prosecutors examining possible motives, including psychological factors and access to firearms.

School shootings are relatively rare in Turkey compared to some other countries, making the recent events particularly shocking for the public and policymakers.

Security measures in educational institutions have been under review, as officials face growing pressure to prevent similar incidents and ensure student safety.

The back-to-back shootings have heightened concerns over school safety in Turkey, prompting calls for stricter oversight and preventive measures nationwide.

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