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Domestic violence incidents involving Turkish military

Overview

In mid-September 2026, two separate incidents of domestic violence involving former or current military personnel occurred in Turkey.

In the Tarsus district of Mersin, a 47-year-old specialist sergeant serving with the Coast Guard Mediterranean Regional Command shot and killed his 46-year-old wife at her workplace before committing suicide. Reports indicated the perpetrator had been under a restraining order for approximately 1.5 years.

Three days later in Ceyhan, Adana, a retired specialist sergeant identified as Enis Demir shot and killed his former wife, Kezban Kabukçu, and their 13-year-old son, Yağız Ege Demir. The incident occurred in the Namık Kemal neighborhood after Demir arrived at the home of his former sister-in-law to attempt a reconciliation with Kabukçu, whom he had divorced approximately 1.5 months prior. Following a dispute, Demir used a service pistol to shoot both Kabukçu and his son before committing suicide.

Emergency services confirmed the deaths of Demir and Kabukçu at the scene. The 13-year-old son was rushed to Ceyhan State Hospital in critical condition with gunshot wounds to his abdomen and arm. Local authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the tragedy.

Entities

Tarsus · Narin S. · Istanbul Police Department · İsmail S. · Caner E.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Police used a drone to track and apprehend two suspects in Kağıthane. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr
[○ 1 SOURCE] A woman in Kağıthane alleged she was verbally harassed and attempted to be kissed by Burak G. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The victim alleged Caner E. had been stalking and harassing her for approximately three months. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Following police processing, Burak G. and Caner E. were released by order of the prosecutor. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Burak G. has four prior police records, including sexual harassment and drug use. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Caner E. has three prior police records, including child sexual abuse. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hasan Hüseyin K. shot Gürkan A. in both legs with an unlicensed pistol in Eyüpsultan. www.haberturk.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hasan Hüseyin K. has four prior police records for crimes including fraud and intentional injury. www.haberturk.com

Timeline

4 days ago

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5 days ago

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Tarsus: Specialist sergeant kills wife and commits suicide
A specialist sergeant serving in the Coast Guard shot his wife at her workplace in Tarsus, Turkey, before killing himself. The man had reportedly been under a restraining order for 1.5 years.

Sources

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