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Murder of Nilda Müge Şahin in Istanbul

Overview

On August 5, 2024, 25-year-old Nilda Müge Şahin was shot and killed outside a pharmacy in the Şişli district of Istanbul. The suspect, identified as her former boyfriend Nazir Ilgın, allegedly approached her on a motorcycle and opened fire. Despite receiving emergency medical care, Şahin died from her injuries.

Police launched a search for Ilgın following the release of security camera footage showing the attack. The incident has drawn significant public scrutiny due to Ilgın’s criminal history; he was previously convicted in 2020 for an attempted murder of a nurse. Although sentenced to 14 years for that assault, he had been released under judicial control prior to the fatal shooting of Şahin, who had filed for domestic violence protection nine days earlier. A restraining order had been served to him on August 2.

Following a manhunt, police apprehended 35-year-old Nazir Ilgın in the Ayazağa Forest in the Sarıyer district. He was reportedly spotted by Şahin’s sister while she was visiting her sister’s grave. During his time in hiding, Ilgın reportedly survived by purchasing food and water from local markets. In his police statement, Ilgın claimed he was intoxicated and initially did not intend to kill Şahin, but fired at her from behind while following her on a motorcycle. He also expressed intentions of self-harm if not caught. He has since been formally arrested on charges of ‘intentional killing of a woman’ and referred to the Istanbul Justice Palace.

Entities

Nazir Ilgın · Şişli · Nilda Müge Şahin · Ayazağa Ormanı · Sariyer

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 16 sources
    Nazir Ilgın arrested for killing Nilda Müge Şahin in Istanbul

    Nazir Ilgın has been arrested for the fatal shooting of Nilda Müge Şahin in Istanbul. He was apprehended in the Ayazağa Forest after a week on the run, despite a prior restraining order against him.

  2. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Istanbul police search for murder suspect Nazir Ilgın

    Police are searching for Nazir Ilgın, a suspect in the murder of Müge Şahin in Istanbul, who previously served time for a violent assault on a nurse in 2020.

  3. 9 days ago

    [CRIME] 21 sources
    Nilda Müge Şahin murder in Şişli fuels outrage over suspect's release

    Nilda Müge Şahin was killed outside a Şişli pharmacy on 5 Aug 2024; her ex‑boyfriend Nazir Ilgın, a repeat violent offender released on judicial control, is at large, prompting criticism of Turkey’s domestic‑vi

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