NewsWorld newsGunsPolice are hunting a suspected gunman who opened fire at a restaurant in Tarsus in the south of Turkey after allegedly killing his ex-wife with a rifle18:44, 18 May 2026Updated 19:25, 18 May 2026Police are hunting a suspected gunman who opened fire at a restaurant before reportedly attacking others as he fled.‌The incident occurred in Turkey today when a suspect reportedly opened fire at the restaurant in Tarsus in the south of the country from his car.‌At least five people were reported killed and seven others were wounded in a series of attacks, according to local media reports, which took place in the town near the port city of Mersin.‌CNN Türk reported that the suspect killed his ex-wife with a rifle and fled in his car. The outlet said he also opened fire on the restaurant restaurant in Kadelli Neighborhood of Tarsus with a gun from the window of his car.Following the shooting at the restaurant in Tarsus, the suspect then reportedly fled in the vehicle. Turkish news outlet tabyadijital.com said that the suspect injured seven people along his escape route.Article continues belowEmergency services flooded the scene, taking the wounded to hospital while security forces set up a cordon around the various crime scenes.It is also being reported in local media that two of those who tragically died are the owner and an employee of the restaurant where the terrifying scenes unfolded. Another two people, a shepherd grazing his flock and a lorry driver were also shot to death.Police have launched a large-scale manhunt with helicopter support as they try to find and arrest the gunman. Cops are monitoring traffic on the highways in the region and teams are also using drones to try and apprehend the suspected shooter.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌PoliceGunsBreaking NewsTurkey (Türkiye)