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The suspect stopped vehicles at random and shot drivers and passengers with a shotgun, according to initial reports.<\/p>\n
The Eski\u015fehir Governor\u2019s Office officially announced his arrest following a coordinated operation involving the gendarmerie and police, bringing an end to a major manhunt.<\/p>\n
Authorities launched an immediate response after receiving emergency calls through the 112 emergency service.<\/p>\n
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The investigation began to uncover the scale of the attacks when security forces discovered the bodies of three people inside a car near the village of Ayazini. Officers subsequently found three more victims in a second vehicle near the village of K\u0131y\u0131r.<\/p>\n
Investigators established that the suspected gunman then left the initial attack locations and travelled to the village of Yukar\u0131tand\u0131r, where he shot two female teachers.<\/p>\n
Emergency services rushed the two women to hospital with serious injuries, but both later died, bringing the death toll to eight. Another victim remains in critical condition.<\/p>\n
Forensic teams collected evidence at the attack scenes before recovery crews used tow trucks to remove the targeted vehicles.<\/p>\n
Turkish authorities continue their investigation and are working to establish the identities of all the victims.<\/p>\n
(Source: Ta Nea)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n