A series of shooting incidents occurred in western Turkey, resulting in eight deaths and one serious injury. According to local reports, the attack took place on Thursday in Afyonkarahisar Province. The victims were found in three different vehicles and at several locations.
The suspect was at large for a while, and the police immediately launched a pursuit. Turkish police subsequently announced that he had been arrested in Eskikhir Province.
According to closed-circuit television footage released by Turkish media, a man dressed in a black jacket, white pants, and glasses stands next to a red minivan, holding a long weapon.
According to the Turkish national news agency Anadolu Agency, three people were killed near Ayazini village, and another three were killed near Kiil village. In Yukaritandel, two women were found injured and died after being taken to the hospital. It is reported that among the deceased are two teachers.
According to local media reports, the police blocked the roads leading to the affected villages and launched a large-scale operation to search for the suspects. The car driven by the attackers was later found stuck in mud; the suspect abandoned his car and fled on foot.
Afei Yongkalarishasa province governor's office released a statement on social media saying, "All relevant government agencies have been cooperating since the first time, and are currently conducting necessary work in detail."
