AKP Urfa candidate at the 24 June parliamentary election, Ibrahim Halil Yildiz was canvassing in Suruc accompanied by men armed with long weapons.

The shopkeepers were quite taken aback at the sight of the armed AKP group and showed their uneasiness. 

Upon the reaction of the shopkeepers, the AKP men began to shoot with guns, including Kalashnikov.

According to the information received, at least 7 people were wounded. Five of these are shopkeepers while two are understood to be from the AKP candidate's group.

The wounded have been transferred to Suruç District State Hospital and they are said to be in serious condition.