Belinay Nur Poyraz

Their life

Belinay Nur Poyraz was a 10-year-old student at Ayser Çalık Middle School in Kahramanmaraş. She was attending her regular classes when the tragic shooting occurred, which cut her life short at a very young age.

Belinay Nur Poyraz was a young student in her early school years, studying alongside her classmates in Kahramanmaraş. Like many children her age, her life revolved around school, friendships, and learning. On the day of the incident, she was present in a classroom when an armed student launched an attack inside the school. The unexpected violence caused fear and confusion as students tried to escape. Belinay was among those who suffered fatal injuries during the attack, bringing a heartbreaking end to her young life and deeply affecting her family, school, and community.

How they died

Belinay Nur Poyraz died due to gunshot injuries sustained during the school shooting. She was inside a classroom when the attacker fired indiscriminately at students, and the injuries she suffered proved fatal.

Belinay Nur Poyraz’s death occurred during a sudden and violent attack within her school. The assailant, a student, brought multiple firearms into the building and entered classrooms filled with young students. He fired repeatedly without specific targets, causing panic and chaos. Belinay was among those hit by the gunfire in one of the affected classrooms. Due to the severity of her injuries and the rapid escalation of the situation, she could not be saved. The tragic circumstances of the attack resulted in multiple young lives being lost and left a lasting impact on the community.

Additional context

Belinay Nur Poyraz lost her life in an armed school attack carried out by a fellow student at Ayser Çalık Middle School in Kahramanmaraş. The attacker entered classrooms and opened fire randomly, leading to multiple deaths and injuries.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Belinay Nur Poyraz, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

References & sources