# Istanbul School Stabbing

> A student killed, eight wounded in Istanbul school attack.
- Title: Istanbul School Stabbing · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: A student killed, eight wounded in Istanbul school attack. A 15-year-old student stabbed eight pupils at an Istanbul school, killing one.
- Keywords: breaking, istanbul, student, stabbing, school, basaksehir, turkey, education, minister, news, world, politics
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/06/one-student-killed-eight-wounded-in-istanbul-school-stabbing-attack
- Author: Sait Burak Utucu
- Published: 2026-10-06T14:53:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, istanbul, student, stabbing, school, basaksehir, turkey, education, minister, news, world, politics
## Attack Details
A 15-year-old student stabbed eight pupils at a secondary school in Istanbul's Başakşehir district on Tuesday morning, killing one.
## Attacker Identity
The attacker disguised herself in the school's uniform before carrying out the attack at Şeyh Şamil Imam Hatip Secondary School.
## Timing and Response
Authorities apprehended the suspect, a 15-year-old 10th-grade student at a different institution, at around 8:35 am local time.
## Injuries and Treatment
Eight students were injured, one critically and two in a moderate-to-serious condition, with treatment continuing in hospitals.
## School Suspension
Classes at the school were suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday following the attack.
## Media Ban
Istanbul's 3rd Criminal Court of Peace imposed a broadcasting ban to protect the investigation and ensure suspect arrest.
## Key takeaway

A 15-year-old student stabbed eight pupils at an Istanbul school, killing one.