Siverek school shooting leaves 16 injured after former student opens fire at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational School. Attacker later dies.
A Siverek school shooting has left at least 16 people injured after a former student opened fire inside a vocational school in Siverek. The 18-year-old attacker carried out the shooting at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School before taking his own life as police closed in. The shocking incident has sent students fleeing and triggered a major security response in the region.
Former Student Opens Fire Inside School
Authorities say the suspect, an 18-year-old former pupil, entered Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School armed with a shotgun.
He reportedly moved through the corridors, firing at people inside the building. Witness videos show chaotic scenes as students ran for safety while the attacker continued shooting.
The violence left at least 16 people injured, according to officials.
What We Know So Far
- 16 people were injured in the shooting
- Incident occurred in Siverek, Sanliurfa province
- Attacker identified as an 18-year-old former student
- Weapon used was reportedly a shotgun
- Shooting took place inside a vocational high school
- Suspect later died by suicide
- Special police units were deployed to the scene
Authorities continue to assess the full impact of the attack.
What Happened (Timeline of Events)
- Attack begins: Former student enters school and opens fire
- During incident: Students and staff flee the building
- Police response: Special units arrive and surround the school
- Standoff: Suspect remains inside and refuses to surrender
- Conclusion: Attacker dies after shooting himself
- Aftermath: Injured victims transported for treatment
The timeline reflects a fast-moving and terrifying situation for those inside the school.