At least eight people have been killed in a series of shootings in Afyonkarahisar, western Türkiye, after an unidentified gunman opened fire in several villages.

According to initial reports, three people were shot dead in the village of Ayazini and another three in Kıyır. Two women were also wounded by gunfire in Yukarıtandır and later died in hospital, TRT Haber reports.

Local media subsequently reported that a ninth person had also died, raising the possible death toll to nine. However, authorities have not officially confirmed the additional fatality.

Law enforcement agencies are working to identify and apprehend the suspected gunman and establish whether he had any accomplices.