Armed attack at a school in Konya: Teacher loses his life
Guidance counselor Muhammed Öz lost his life as a result of an armed attack at a middle school in Konya.
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The incident took place around 14:00 at Fetihkent Imam Hatip Middle School, located in the Fetih neighborhood of the Karatay district.
An individual who arrived at the school opened fire with a rifle on guidance counselor Muhammed Öz. Police and medical teams were quickly dispatched to the scene.
Medical teams determined that teacher Öz had lost his life. The police detained one person in connection with the attack, and the students at the school were safely evacuated.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Physical attacks against teachers have been increasing in Turkey recently. Videos in which teachers are targeted frequently appear on social media.