# Domestic violence incidents involving Turkish military

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-violence-incidents-involving-turkish-military
> Updated: 2026-09-14T21:01:00.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Turkey and Cyprus police conduct major crime and drug operations

Police in Turkey and Cyprus have conducted major operations against organized crime and drug manufacturing, while responding to several high-profile violent incidents and domestic crimes.

36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-crime-harassment-arrests-and-shooting-incident

### 2026-09-13: 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.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tarsus-specialist-sergeant-kills-wife-and-commits-suicide

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Cite as: Domestic violence incidents involving Turkish military. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-violence-incidents-involving-turkish-military