Eight killed in multi-site shooting in Turkey's Afyonkarahisar region

At least eight people were killed and one was seriously injured in armed attacks at three locations in the İhsaniye area of Afyonkarahisar province in Turkey.

The attacker opened fire with a rifle at people in three villages within the district and then fled the scene by vehicle, local authorities reported.

Suspect located and surrounded near Seyit Gazi

Police launched an immediate manhunt and located the suspect near Seyit Gazi in Eskişehir province, where security forces surrounded him.

When officers attempted to arrest the suspect he opened fire on members of the gendarmerie, wounding two gendarmes lightly. The suspect was ultimately overpowered and taken into custody.

Turkish authorities said all competent institutions are involved in the investigation to fully clarify the motives and circumstances of the attacks. Roads to the affected areas have been blocked and the inquiry is ongoing.

Photo: press material from the event