Police are hunting a gunman after a series of rifle attacks in southern Turkey leaves at least six people dead and eight others wounded, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says. Reports from multiple outlets describe a single attacker armed with a rifle who carries out multiple attacks in the region. The fatalities include multiple victims, while the injured number is reported as eight, though details of their conditions and the exact locations are not specified in the provided accounts.
The attacks come amid broader public concern in Turkey about gun violence and safety in public settings. One outlet notes heightened anxiety among residents following recent shootings, including worries related to school safety, though the sources do not confirm whether any schools are directly involved.
Turkish authorities are investigating the incidents and searching for the attacker. Additional information on motives, whether the attacks are connected to any particular target or location, and whether any suspects are in custody is not included in the reports provided here. The investigation remains ongoing.
