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Eight killed in horror Turkey shootings as gunman 'targets passing cars'

Eight killed in horror Turkey shootings as gunman 'targets passing cars'
Daily Mirror Thursday 05 November 2026, 17:59 UTC By [email protected] (Tim Hanlon) 1 min read
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Eight killed in horror Turkey shootings as gunman 'targets passing cars' A gunman is being hunted by police after eight people have been shot and killed in different locations in Turkey, with a further person also seriously injured A manhunt is underway after eight people were shot dead in a series of attacks across three villages in Turkey. The shootings have taken place in several locations in Afyonkarahisar today with another person seriously injured, according to the Afyonkarahisar...

Eight killed in horror Turkey shootings as gunman 'targets passing cars' A gunman is being hunted by police after eight people have been shot and killed in different locations in Turkey, with a further person also seriously injured A manhunt is underway after eight people were shot dead in a series of attacks across three villages in Turkey. The shootings have taken place in several locations in Afyonkarahisar today with another person seriously injured, according to the Afyonkarahisar Governor's Office. Turkish news agency DHA reports that the attacker opened fire with a shotgun, killing victims in Yukarıtandır, Ayazini and Kıyır before fleeing. Police and gendarmerie officers have launched a major search for the suspect while attempts to identify the victims is also part of the investigation. Road blocks have been put in place by areas where the attacks have happened with the reports that the suspect came outside of the region. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .
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