Eight killed in attacks across three villages in western Turkey; suspect fled
Police in Afyonkarahisar search for a suspect after an armed attack left eight dead and one critically injured.
Turkish authorities are searching for a man suspected of killing eight people in attacks across three villages in the western part of the country. Police say the suspect fled the scene after the violence.
"Eight of our citizens lost their lives, and another was seriously injured in an armed attack in our province," the governor's office of Afyonkarahisar said.
Initial reports indicate that two women were found with gunshot wounds on a road in the village of Yukaritandir. Despite being rushed to hospital, both died of their injuries.
Bodies located in three separate settlements
Authorities later discovered three bodies in the village of Kiyir and another three in the village of Ayazini, bringing the confirmed death toll to eight.
In addition, one person was found in critical condition and was transported to hospital for emergency care. Local police and security teams are continuing searches in the area and investigating the motive and sequence of events.
Photo: press material from the event
