Tarsus coffeehouse shooting suspect arrested after fatal attack

A 70-year-old suspect, identified as R. Y., has been arrested following a fatal shooting at a coffeehouse in the Tarsus district of Mersin. The attack occurred in the Çağlayan neighborhood in an area used as a local market.

According to reports, the assailant used a long-barreled weapon to open fire on the establishment, resulting in the death of 71-year-old Mehmet Atlı and injuring four others. One of the injured remains in serious condition. Investigations revealed that the suspect is a distant relative of two of the victims and that a prior dispute existed between them. The suspect was charged with ‘Intentional Killing’ and ‘Attempted Intentional Killing’ and has been sent to prison.