Death toll rises to 10 as teachers protest after second attack in a week, saying ‘blood has stained my profession’

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Update on shooting in Turkey: Turkey is grappling with a wave of shock and anger after a second school shooting in days raised the death toll to 10. The latest tragedy has sparked nationwide protests, urgent government meetings and renewed debate about safety in educational institutions.

Turkish school shooting: Death toll rising and details of the attack

Authorities confirmed that another injured victim died in hospital, bringing the total death toll from Wednesday’s attack in Kahramanmaras to 10. The gunman, a 14-year-old student, entered a middle school with several guns he reportedly took from his father and opened fire in classrooms, killing a teacher and several students and wounding at least 13 others.

School shooting in Turkey: Second attack in 48 hours

The incident came on the heels of another school shooting in Sanliurfa province, in which a former student injured 16 people before taking his own life. The successive attacks have shaken the notion that school shootings are rare in Turkey and mark a troubling shift in public safety concerns.

‘Blood has stained my profession’: Teachers demand action after shootings

Teachers in Turkey have expressed deep shock following recent school shootings, saying violence has severely affected their jobs and sense of security. During their protests, they called on authorities to strengthen school security, improve prevention measures and take urgent measures to protect students and educators from further attacks.

Shooting in a Turkish school: Security gaps under scrutiny

Investigations revealed that the attacker in Kahramanmaras allegedly carried five firearms and several magazines into the school. Authorities have arrested the father, a retired police officer, while inspectors and police chiefs have been deployed to investigate security lapses at multiple levels.

Turkish school shooting: nationwide institutional response

In response, Turkey’s Interior and Education Ministries held an emergency meeting with provincial governors and security officials. The government has also initiated psychosocial support programs for students and families affected by the attacks, signaling an attempt to address both trauma and prevention.

Shooting in a Turkish school: public mourning and teacher protests

The emotional toll was high and funerals were held for the victims, most of whom were young students, while educators staged protests across Ankara and Izmir. Thousands of teachers called for stronger school security with slogans that reflected deep frustration and sadness over repeated violence in classrooms.

Turkish School Shooting: Digital Footprints and Radical Concerns

Officials also pointed to online behavior linked to the attacker, including images linked to previous acts of mass violence abroad. Authorities have since arrested dozens of people over social media posts that allegedly promoted or referenced similar attacks, expanding the scope of the investigation.