A former student opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people before killing himself, an official said.
The 18-year-old gunman, who was armed with a shotgun, opened fire at a vocational school in Siverek, Şanlıurfa province, before hiding inside the building. He then killed himself with the same weapon, governor Hasan Şıldak said, writes CNN, reports Gazeta Express.
A teacher, who was among the injured, is in serious condition, NTV television reported.
The motive for the attack remains unclear. Such incidents at schools are rare in Turkey.
Special police units were deployed after the perpetrator refused to surrender, while all staff and students were evacuated, according to NTV.
The footage shows dozens of students running out of the school towards the gate and then into the street.
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