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Ankara police officer Ahmet Türkoğlu killed in checkpoint shooting

A police officer, Ahmet Türkoğlu, was killed during a routine checkpoint in the Pursaklar district of Ankara. The incident occurred around 23:25 on the Karacaören TOKİ road when officers stopped a vehicle for identity checks.

According to Ankara Governor Yakup Canbolat, a suspect identified as Yusuf Eray Tekalan exited the rear of the vehicle and fired two shots at Türkoğlu. Following the attack, Tekalan attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head. While Türkoğlu was rushed to Pursaklar State Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.

Tekalan also died in the hospital following his suicide attempt. Investigations revealed that Tekalan had eight different criminal records, including offenses such as threat, insult, intentional injury, drug possession, and endangering traffic safety. Two other occupants of the vehicle, identified as Yasin A. and Arif A., were apprehended by police. Both individuals also have criminal records related to drug possession and weapons law violations. A formal funeral ceremony for Ahmet Türkoğlu was held at the Ankara Police Department before he was laid to rest in the Çubuk district.

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Ahmet Türkoğlu · Ankara · Ankara Police Department · Mustafa Çiftçi · Pursaklar · Yakup Canbolat · Yusuf Eray Tekalan

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