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A 16-year-old suspect opened fire on a police station near Izmir, Turkey, resulting in the deaths of two officers and injuries to two others. The suspect, who has no prior criminal history or previous arrests, was caught and taken into custody, sustaining injuries during the arrest. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the assault, which involved the use of a long-barreled firearm, reportedly a pump-action shotgun, according to media sources. The attack occurred in Balcova, a neighborhood just west of the popular resort city, and security was swiftly intensified across the area.
At the scene, officials confirmed the suspect resides on the same street as the police station and was injured during the apprehension. Witness footage shows a person dressed in a black top and pale pants, wearing a balaclava, running along the sidewalk with a rifle before entering a building. Another clip depicts the suspect lying on the pavement, being attended to by medical personnel; he appears conscious but is covered in blood, with multiple shell casings nearby. Civilians assisted in loading him into a police vehicle.
Local authorities condemned the attack as a treacherous act and extended condolences to the families of the fallen officers. Measures remain in place to secure the area amid ongoing investigations.
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