Violent incidents and accidents reported across Turkey

Several violent incidents and accidents have been reported across different regions in Turkey.

In Kastamonu’s Taşköprü district, a dispute during beet harvesting in Akdeğirmen village resulted in the deaths of four family members: İlhan Karasu, his sons Sefa and Ali Karasu, and his brother Halit Karasu. The suspect, identified as Metin A. and his son Çetin A., were arrested following the shooting.

In Kayseri’s Melikgazi district, a man identified as A. D. killed his father, Süleyman Dirik, during an argument allegedly fueled by drug use. After the stabbing, the suspect attempted suicide by ingesting medication and remained in the same house with his father’s body for one day. The crime was discovered after the suspect sent a video of the deceased to a relative.

Other incidents include a shooting in Eskişehir’s Odunpazarı district where a dispute between two groups left one person injured; two suspects were arrested. Additionally, in Hakkari’s Yüksekova district, a student shuttle van overturned due to slippery roads caused by heavy rain, resulting in minor injuries to 12 students.