In Turkey, a man with a shotgun killed eight people in three villages: the suspect has been detained

A series of armed attacks occurred in Turkey, resulting in the deaths of eight people. On Thursday, November 5, a man with a shotgun opened fire in three villages in the Afyonkarahisar province in the west of the country. According to the LETA agency citing the Associated Press, as a result of the attacks, eight people were killed, and one was injured. ### The shooting occurred in three villages According to Turkey's state news agency Anadolu, the attacks took place in several settlements. In the village of Ayazini, the bodies of three victims were found. Three more people were shot in the neighboring village of Kıyır. In the village of Yukarıtandır, two women were injured. Both were taken to the hospital, but they could not be saved — they later died. Thus, the total number of fatalities reached eight. In addition, one person was reported injured. ### The suspect was detained in another province After the series of attacks, the police began searching for the armed man. The suspect was later detained in Eskişehir province, the governor's office reported. Details of the arrest and information about the identity of the alleged criminal have not yet been provided. ### The motives for the attacks remain unknown The motive for the series of murders has not yet been established. Authorities have not reported whether the victims were acquainted with the suspect or if there was any connection between them. It is also unclear why the attacks occurred specifically in these three villages. Some Turkish media [report](https://kronos42.news/afyonkarahisar-katliami-8-kisiyi-olduren-zanli/) that the alleged killer is 28-year-old Arif Sefa O.. The motive for the mass murder is still unknown. The man lived in the village of Bozyük and made a living through agriculture. He has a child and divorced his wife about two years ago. The circumstances of the incident are being investigated.