Gunman kills 6 in southern Turkey, dies by suicide as police close in
A rifle-wielding attacker killed six people and wounded eight in southern Turkey before dying by suicide as authorities pursued him, officials said.
First reported
By WTOP on May 18, 2026 at 3:08 PM EDT
Last update
May 19, 2026 at 7:08 AM EDT
3 sources write about this
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Confirmed violent incident created a direct public safety concern.
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Six people were killed in rifle attacks in southern Turkey.
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Eight additional people were wounded in the attacks.
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Turkish police launched a manhunt for the suspected gunman after the shootings.
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The suspected attacker died by suicide as police closed in, according to authorities.
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The attacker used a rifle during the assaults.
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Framing Analytics
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Hard facts
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Coverage Spectrum
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How outlets are covering it
17 hr ago
Gunman kills 6, wounds 8 in latest shooting rampage in Turkey
“CBS News frames the incident as the latest in a pattern of shooting rampages in Turkey, emphasizing the casualty toll.”
Read original source17 hr ago
Police hunt gunman in rifle attacks that kill 6 people in southern Turkey
“WTOP centers its coverage on the active police manhunt and the use of a rifle in multiple attacks across the region.”
Read original source2 hr ago
Suspected gunman in deadly shootings in southern Turkey dies by suicide as police close in
“The Philadelphia Inquirer focuses on the resolution of the manhunt, reporting the suspect's death by suicide as authorities approached.”
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Suspected gunman in deadly shootings in southern Turkey dies by suicide as police close in
May 19, 6:08 AM
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