4 Killed, 8 Hurt As Gunman Opens Fire In Turkey

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• 4 Killed, 8 Hurt As Gunman Opens Fire In Turkey Published By, Last Updated: May 18, 2026, 23:10 IST Four people were killed and eight injured after a gunman opened fire in Mersin, southern Turkey, including at a restaurant, and police have launched a manhunt for the assailant.
• A widespread manhunt has been launched to arrest the accused.
• (Representative image) Four people were killed and eight injured when a gunman opened fire in the southern Turkish city of Mersin on Monday, local media reported.
• At least two people were killed when the assailant opened fire inside a restaurant with the two others killed elsewhere, with the assailant fleeing in a car, AFP quoted DHA saying.
• Police have launched a widespread manhunt, including helicopters, for the accused.