Armed attack on courthouse in Türkiye leaves two dead, two injured

An armed attack occurred during a hearing at the 6th High Criminal Court in Bursa Courthouse, located in the Uluyol district of Bursa, Türkiye, at approximately 11:00 a.m.

The complainant's father seized a gendarme's firearm during the hearing and opened fire on two defendants in the courtroom, Caliber.Az reports citing Turkish media.

The attack caused widespread panic, but gendarmerie and police teams responded swiftly to the scene. Numerous ambulances and additional reinforcement teams were dispatched for assistance. For security reasons, the courthouse was evacuated.

Initial reports indicate that two individuals were killed, and two others were injured in the attack. The authorities have launched an investigation, and the attacker has been taken into custody. Security measures at the courthouse have been heightened, and a detailed inquiry into the motive behind the attack is underway.

By Vafa Guliyeva