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Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca was injured in the foot in an armed attack Saturday in the southwestern resort district of Fethiye and was taken to the hospital for treatment, authorities said.
According to initial information, the attacker reportedly arrived near Karaca’s residence wearing a face mask and opened fire.
The suspect fled the scene after the shooting and was reportedly seen near a construction area during the escape.
Police and medical teams were dispatched to the area following emergency calls.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding Karaca’s medical condition, while police launched a large-scale operation to identify and apprehend the suspect.
Fethiye District Governor Fatih Akkaya visited the hospital and received information from doctors regarding Karaca’s condition.
“Our mayor’s health condition is quite good. Necessary treatment is being carried out by our doctors,” Akkaya told reporters outside the hospital.
“Efforts to identify and capture the perpetrator or perpetrators are continuing,” he added.
No information was immediately released regarding the motive behind the attack.
Fethiye, located in Mugla province on Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast, is one of the country’s best-known tourism destinations, known for its natural harbor, beaches and yacht tourism.
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