TURGUTLU, Türkiye — At least 11 students were injured after a teenager opened fire near a vocational high school in Turgutlu, Manisa Province, on September 22, 2026, according to reports citing Turkish authorities. Two of the injured were reported to be in serious condition. The suspected shooter, described as a ninth-grade student at İnci Üzmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, was arrested after the attack.
Authorities also detained members of the suspect’s family as part of the investigation. Reports said the firearm had been taken from a family residence. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the attack, including allegations of bullying, although no motive had been established at the time of reporting. Two chief prosecutors were appointed to oversee the investigation.
The Manisa shooting follows two serious school attacks in Türkiye in April 2026.
What Happened in April?
On April 14, a former student opened fire at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Siverek, Şanlıurfa Province. Sixteen people, including students and school staff, were injured. The 19-year-old attacker later died by suicide, according to the Şanlıurfa governor.
The following day, a separate shooting occurred at Ayser Çalık Secondary School in Kahramanmaraş. Turkish authorities reported that a 14-year-old eighth-grade student opened fire inside two classrooms. Nine people died, including eight students and a teacher, while 13 others were injured. The attacker also died. Authorities said the motive remained under investigation.
Investigation and School Security
The September attack has renewed attention on firearm access and school security in Türkiye. Authorities have launched judicial and administrative investigations, while officials had already increased security measures following the April attacks.
Because investigations remain ongoing, claims about motive, responsibility and the circumstances surrounding access to firearms should be treated as preliminary until confirmed by Turkish authorities.