Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- A series of shootings in western Turkiye has left eight people dead and one seriously injured, the BBC reports.

The attacks took place in Afyonkarahisar province on Thursday, with victims found at several locations in three separate vehicles, the British broadcaster said, citing local reports.

The suspect fled, triggering a manhunt, and authorities later said he had been arrested in Eskisehir province.

CCTV footage published in Turkish media showed a man in a black jacket, white trousers and glasses clutching a long weapon beside a red minivan, according to the BBC.

State-run Anadolu Agency reported that three people were killed near Ayazini village and three near Kiyir village. In Yukaritandir, two women were found i...