Turkey school shootings kill nine

The suspect allegedly used multiple weapons owned by his father, a former police officer, to open fire on two classrooms.

In addition to the fatalities, 13 other people were wounded and are currently receiving treatment at local hospitals.

The Turkish interior minister has condemned the 'barbaric' act and ordered a full investigation into how the minor gained access to the firearms.

The back-to-back shootings have sparked a national debate over gun control and school security in Turkey, as communities struggle to cope with the unprecedented violence.