Quick Look
- A gunman opened fire in the Tarsus district of Mersin province, southern Turkey, killing four people and injuring eight.
- The shooting began at a restaurant, and the suspect fled the scene.
- Police have launched a large-scale operation to find the gunman.
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Why It Matters
A gunman opened fire in a restaurant in the Tarsus district of Mersin province, southern Turkey. The incident resulted in four fatalities and eight injuries. The suspect fled the scene and is currently being sought by police.
A gunman has opened fire in southern Turkey, killing four people, local media report.
Another eight people were injured in the Tarsus district, Mersin province, according to Turkey's Hurriyet newspaper and CNN Türk.
Monday's shooting is reported to have started at a restaurant, and the suspect then fled in a car.
Police have launched a large-scale operation to apprehend the gunman.
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Open Questions
- What was the motive for the shooting?
- Who is the gunman?
- What is the condition of the injured?
- What led to the shooting at the restaurant?
