# Police officer deaths and memorials in Turkey > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-officer-deaths-and-memorials-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-08-01T06:38:04.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, senior Konya police officer Şevket Atabay suffered a heart attack, was hospitalized for two weeks, and died on 30 July. A funeral service was held in the Söğütözü neighbourhood of Kadınhanı district, attended by colleagues, family, local residents and the Konya Police Directorate chief. Two days later, on 1 August 2026, a memorial ceremony marked the second anniversary of the death of Ahmet Şahan, a Kastamonu provincial police officer killed by gunfire in 2024. The event took place at his grave in Abdi village, Nevşehir Province, and was attended by police officials, his family and local citizens. Speakers highlighted Şahan’s dedication to combating drug trafficking and reaffirmed the police force’s ongoing commitment to the cause. Together, these events illustrate the continued practice of honoring fallen Turkish police officers through public ceremonies that emphasize their service and the broader law‑enforcement objectives they represented. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-01: Police Officer Ahmet Şahan Honored on Second Anniversary in Turkey Police Officer Ahmet Şahan, killed in August 2024, was commemorated on the second anniversary of his death at his Nevşehir grave, with police director Tamer Taş speaking and pledging continued anti‑drug efforts 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-officer-ahmet-ahan-honored-on-second-anniversary-in-turkey ### 2026-07-31: Police Officer Şevket Atabay Dies in Konya, Turkey Senior police officer Şevket Atabay, 50, died of a heart attack on 30 July 2026 in Konya, Turkey, after a two‑week ICU stay; his funeral in Kadınhanı district was attended by colleagues, family and locals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-officer-evket-atabay-dies-in-konya-turkey --- Cite as: Police officer deaths and memorials in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/police-officer-deaths-and-memorials-in-turkey