Turkey reports two separate fatal attacks by former spouses

Two separate incidents of domestic violence involving former spouses have been reported in Turkey.

In İzmit, Kocaeli, Füsun Yuluğkural was shot and killed by her ex-husband, Erdoğan Büyükkurt. The attack occurred on Atatürk Boulevard as Yuluğkural attempted to seek refuge in a nearby business after encountering Büyükkurt. Witnesses reported that Büyükkurt fired four shots at her. The incident took place on the same day a court hearing regarding their property division was scheduled. Büyükkurt was apprehended by police after fleeing the scene in a taxi.

In Trabzon, Gülşah Oktay was shot seven times and killed by her ex-husband, Aydın Yediparmak. The shooting occurred in the Arsin district following an argument in a vehicle. It was revealed that just 14 days prior to the murder, Oktay had saved Yediparmak's life after he attempted suicide by ingesting medication. Yediparmak, who has a criminal record, confessed to the crime, citing financial difficulties and disputes over property and debts as motives.