Ankara, Turkey, Sep 8 (AP) A tragic incident unfolded in western Turkey on Monday when a 16-year-old masked assailant launched an attack on a police station, resulting in the deaths of two police officers, according to media reports and officials.
At least six additional individuals were injured, including other police officers, in the Balcova district of Izmir, Turkey's third-largest city.
The assailant was apprehended and authorities are currently investigating his motive, as confirmed by Izmir chief prosecutor Ali Yeldan at the scene.
The young attacker carried out the assault shortly after being released from custody; it is alleged that the attack was in retaliation for mistreatment at the police station, as reported by the private broadcaster NTV.
The teenager utilized a pump-action shotgun during the attack, according to NTV and other news outlets.
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