The number of those detained in connection with the armed attack in Izmir has reached 27, APA’s Türkiye bureau reports.
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2025-09-08
23:25
Nine people were detained on Monday in connection with a deadly attack on a police station in Türkiye's western port city of Izmir, APA reports citing NTV.
The 16-year-old assailant, identified by the initials E.B., was captured after being wounded in the incident. Authorities have seized his mobile phone and computer, while a special team is examining his online and GSM communications.
As part of the probe, police detained two in connection with the attack in Ankara, one in the southeastern Sanliurfa province, and an Iranian national in Istanbul. With these arrests, the total number of people in custody has risen to nine, including the attacker, his parents, and two of his friends, according to broadcaster NTV.
The attacker opened fire with a pump-action shotgun at the Salih Isgoren Police Station in the Balcova district at around 8:50 a.m. local time (05:50 GMT), killing two police officers and wounding two others and a civilian. One of the injured officers remains in critical condition.
Izmir Governor Suleyman Elban said the weapon used in the attack belonged to the suspect's father. He added that the teenager, a high school student, had no prior criminal record.
Investigations into whether the attack was linked to terrorism are underway.
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A 16-year-old boy who carried out an armed attack on a police station in Türkiye is in intensive care, APA’s Türkiye bureau reports.
According to local media, reports of the suspect’s death have been denied. The attack, which occurred earlier today, left two police officers dead and six others injured.
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13:02
A 16-year-old boy who carried out an armed attack on a police station in Türkiye has died in hospital, APA’s Türkiye bureau reports.
Local media outlets have confirmed the incident
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11:48
A person who attacked a police station with an armed weapon in Izmir has been detained, said Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, APA's Türkiye bureau reports.
The minister said that the suspect in the armed attack in Izmir, in which two police officers were killed and two others were injured, E.B. (16 years old), has been detained.
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11:29
The number of injured has risen to six following an armed attack on a police station in Izmir, APA reports, citing Turkish media.
Two police officers were killed in the incident. Among the injured are civilians, some of whom are reported to be in serious condition.
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10:58
An armed attack has taken place at a police station in Izmir, resulting in casualties, APA reports, citing NTV.
A 16-year-old individual opened fire on the police with a rifle.
As a result of the incident, 2 police officers were killed and one officer was injured.
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