# Turkey teen shooting in Arifiye

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-teen-shooting-in-arifiye
> Updated: 2026-08-01T12:09:03.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, a 14‑year‑old boy was fatally shot while visiting a family‑friend’s home in the Arifiye district of Turkey’s Sakarya/Bursa region. Police investigations determined the gun, a licensed handgun owned by a retired police officer, was unintentionally discharged by a teenage friend who was handling it. The shooter, a teenager, was detained, charged and later ordered to be held in custody, while the gun’s owner was released after giving a statement. The case prompted public concern over unsecured firearms in private homes and calls for stricter safety measures. Subsequent reporting clarified the victim’s identity, confirmed the firearm’s ownership, and noted that the investigation remained ongoing. No further developments related to this case have been reported as of the latest update.

## Claims

- M. R. Y., a 20‑year‑old driver, was operating a 34 AKV 057 Audi in Mersin. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The driver collided with a motorcycle carrying four people, including two children, in Toroslar, Mersin. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- After the crash, the driver exited the vehicle, placed a child on the hood, then re‑entered and drove over the injured victims. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The driver fled the scene after the collision. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Police later apprehended the driver in Güneykent Mahallesi, Mersin. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- He was charged with endangering public safety, fined 47,246 TL, had his licence suspended for two years and his car banned. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Two children and other passengers were injured in the collision; no fatalities were reported. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- He was subsequently charged with attempted murder and detained. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: Mersin driver hits motorcycle, runs over injured children and is later arrested

A 20‑year‑old Mersin driver hit a motorcycle with children, ran over the injured victims, fled, and was later arrested and charged with endangering safety and attempted murder.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/14yearold-murat-imra-killed-in-shooting-in-arifiye-sakarya-friend-detained

### 2026-07-26: 14‑Year‑Old Boy Killed in Accidental Shooting in Bursa, Turkey

A 14‑year‑old boy was killed by an accidental discharge of a licensed handgun in Arifiye, Bursa; the 15‑year‑old friend was detained and later sentenced, while the gun’s owner was released after questioning.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/14yearold-boy-killed-in-accidental-shooting-in-bursa-turkey

---
Cite as: Turkey teen shooting in Arifiye. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-teen-shooting-in-arifiye