Kocaeli Gölcük man receives life sentence for murdering ex‑wife and shooting son

A court in Kocaeli sentenced Mustafa Y., 50, to aggravated life imprisonment and an additional 29 years for the murder of his ex‑wife, Sözen Tutci, and the attempted murder of his son, Vedat Y., during a violent attack in Gölcük on 27 July 2024. The perpetrator fired multiple shots, killing his former spouse and wounding his son, who was later released on judicial control. The court also convicted Vedat Y. of attempted murder of his father, but placed him under supervision without a prison term. Charges included premeditated murder, attempted murder of a minor, illegal firearm possession, and violation of home inviolability.

The verdict highlights ongoing concerns over domestic violence and illicit weapon use in Turkey, with the court applying severe penalties for the calculated nature of the crimes.