# Fatal domestic violence incidents in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-domestic-violence-incidents-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-08-26T20:18:00.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

Reports from Turkey have detailed separate incidents of fatal violence against women involving domestic partners.

In Yalova, a man identified as Muhammed D. shot his eight-month pregnant wife, Sultan Pelit D., with a shotgun following an argument. While medical teams performed an emergency cesarean section that successfully delivered a male infant, the mother passed away. The suspect attempted suicide during the incident and remains in intensive care.

In Diyarbakır, a 32-year-old woman named Sultan Akdemir was fatally shot by her estranged husband, E. A., in a park. The shooting occurred during a meeting arranged under the pretext of seeing their child. Police detained the suspect after the incident, and the child was reported to be in good health.

## Claims

- Police have launched an operation to capture the fleeing suspect. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Sultan Akdemir died at Dicle University Hospital despite medical efforts. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Security camera footage captured the shooting and a brief struggle between the couple. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The suspect, identified as E. A., fled the scene after shooting Akdemir and taking their child. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Turkey reports multiple crimes including femicide and fraud

Multiple criminal incidents reported in Turkey, including a fatal femicide in Diyarbakır, phone fraud attempts in Eskişehir and Çerkezköy, and significant thefts in İzmir and Eskişehir.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diyarbakr-woman-fatally-shot-by-estranged-husband

### 2026-08-20: Yalova: Pregnant woman killed by husband in shotgun attack

A man in Yalova shot his eight-month pregnant wife with a shotgun before attempting suicide. The mother died, but her baby was delivered via emergency cesarean section.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yalova-pregnant-woman-killed-by-husband-in-shotgun-attack

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