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Fatal accidental firearm discharge in Bitlis

Overview

A fatal accidental firearm discharge was reported in the Hizan district of Bitlis, Turkey. The incident occurred in the Karakoyun hamlet of Ürünveren village when a weapon discharged accidentally during maintenance. The victim, identified as E. Ç., died after being transferred to Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. Local judicial authorities have launched an investigation into the matter.

Entities

Furkan K. · Hizan · İzmir · Bitlis · Yiğit Can Bişkin

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Hizan, Turkey: Son killed in accidental firearm discharge

    A young man died in Bitlis, Turkey, after his father's firearm accidentally discharged during maintenance in the Hizan district.

  2. 25 days ago

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Sources

aksam.com.tr · gazetedamga.com.tr