Gunman kills 6 people, wounds 8 others in latest shooting rampage in Turkey

Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 3:26 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Gunman kills 6 people, wounds 8 others in latest shooting rampage in Turkey

TL;DR

  • At least six people were killed and eight wounded in a shooting rampage in Tarsus, Mersin province, Turkey.
  • The assailant, identified as 37-year-old Metin O., is believed to have shot his wife, a restaurant owner and employee, a teenager, and two other individuals.
  • Police, supported by helicopters and drones, are searching for the suspect who fled the scene.
  • The attacks raise concerns over gun violence in Turkey, with reports of millions of firearms held by citizens, many without permits.