Suspected gunman in deadly shootings in southern Turkey dies by suicide as police close in
A suspected gunman in southern Turkey has died by suicide as police closed in on him. The 37-year-old man was accused of killing his wife and five others, injuring eight more in a series of shootings. The incident highlights a troubling rise in gun violence in Turkey, following recent school shootings in the region.
- ▪The suspect killed his wife and five other people in Tarsus, Mersin province.
- ▪He was armed with a rifle and wounded eight others during the shootings.
- ▪The man had a history of substance abuse and psychiatric problems.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 06:57:36 -0400 |
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSuspected gunman in deadly shootings in southern Turkey dies by suicide as police close inA man suspected of carrying out deadly shootings in southern Turkey has died after taking his own lifeByThe Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 6:08 AM1:48ANKARA, Turkey -- A man suspected of carrying out a string of deadly shootings in southern Turkey has died after taking his own life when security forces surrounded him, Turkey’s state-run news agency reported Tuesday.The 37‑year‑old suspect, armed with a rifle, killed his wife and five other people in Tarsus, Mersin province, on Monday, and wounded eight others.
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