Teacher Shot Dead in Schoolyard by Nephew in Osmaniye

Literature teacher Mehmet Bilgili was shot in the courtyard of Farabi Anatolian High School in Çardak village, Osmaniye, around 11:30 on 28 September 2026. The attacker, identified as his nephew, used an unlicensed handgun and was subdued by a school security guard before being taken into custody.

Governor Mehmet Fatih Serdengeçti stated the assault was motivated by a personal family feud and had no connection to the school, its students, or educational activities. The suspect, referred to as A.B. or A.E.B. across reports, was detained and a judicial investigation launched.

“This vile attack has nothing to do with education or our school; the teacher was targeted in the schoolyard due to a family dispute.”

Bilgili was rushed to hospital but could not be saved despite medical intervention. His body was sent for autopsy. The governor noted the suspect had a history of psychiatric treatment and that Bilgili had previously raised him like a son.

Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and panic spreading around the school. Parents rushed to the campus after the incident. Authorities said the investigation would cover all aspects of the case.