Shooting in Turkey: 4 dead, 8 injured in shooting attack in Mersin; the police launched a search for the shooter

At least four people were killed and eight others wounded after a gunman opened fire in the southern Turkish city of Mersin on Monday, according to local media reports cited by AFP.

The attack reportedly began at the restaurant, where at least two people were shot dead after the attacker opened fire on customers and staff.

The shooter allegedly fled in a car

According to Turkish news agencies DHA and IHA, two other victims were killed at different locations during the shooting.

Authorities said the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle after the attacks.

Police launched a massive manhunt across the region while security forces searched for the gunman.

Several victims were hospitalized

Eight people were also injured in the shooting, although officials have not yet released details on the severity of their injuries.

Emergency medical teams and police units were deployed to multiple locations linked to the attack.

Local authorities have not yet publicly identified the victims.

An investigation is underway

Turkish authorities continue to investigate the motive for the shooting.

No group or individual has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Officials also did not confirm whether the victims were specifically targeted or chosen at random.