According to information provided by Hasan Sildak, governor of Sanliurfa province, the perpetrator was a 19-year-old former student of this school. Before committing suicide, the attacker took several students hostage, reports the Hurriyet daily.
The perpetrator's motive remains unknown
After the attacker refused to surrender, special police units were dispatched to the site and all staff and students were evacuated. Footage published by Turkish media shows students running away from the school building.
NTV television reported that a teacher was among the injured. His condition is serious. The attacker's motive remains unclear for now.
