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Gunman kills 4, injures 8 in shooting spree in southern Turkey

At least two people were killed when the assailant opened fire inside a restaurant with the two others killed elsewhere, with the assailant fleeing in a car, per a report by a Turkish news agency.

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Four people were killed, and eight others were wounded on Monday after a gunman opened fire in Mersin, a city in southern Turkey, according to local media reports.

At least two people were killed when the assailant started spraying bullets inside a restaurant, with the two others killed elsewhere, with the accused fleeing in a car, Turkish news agency DHA said.

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A massive manhunt has been launched by the police to track down the gunman, it said.

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(With inputs from agencies)
Published By:
Anuja Jha
Published On:
May 18, 2026 21:12 IST

Four people were killed, and eight others were wounded on Monday after a gunman opened fire in Mersin, a city in southern Turkey, according to local media reports.

At least two people were killed when the assailant started spraying bullets inside a restaurant, with the two others killed elsewhere, with the accused fleeing in a car, Turkish news agency DHA said.

A massive manhunt has been launched by the police to track down the gunman, it said.

- Ends
(With inputs from agencies)
Published By:
Anuja Jha
Published On:
May 18, 2026 21:12 IST

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