Dilan Polat's bodyguard Can Polat killed in shooting; 'Daltonlar' gang implicated, 2 suspects sent to Istanbul

A fatal shooting in İzmir's Alaçatı district has claimed the life of Can Polat, who served as a bodyguard and driver for social media personality Dilan Polat and was also a cousin to her husband, Engin Polat. The incident occurred when Polat was preparing to leave his vehicle outside a lodging facility.

According to reports, the suspect, Serhat A., opened fire on Polat using an automatic weapon, commonly known as an 'Uzi.' Polat was struck and fell to the ground before managing to enter the hotel. Security camera footage captured the moments of the attack and the assailant's escape. Nearby children were reportedly unharmed during the shooting.

Following the attack, police quickly apprehended Serhat A. near the scene, along with the weapon and shell casings found in a nearby field. Further investigations led to the arrest of two additional suspects in İzmir and Istanbul. Authorities discovered that Serhat A. had allegedly spent considerable time around the hotel prior to the shooting, posing as a customer to conduct reconnaissance.

Engin Polat, in his statement to investigators, identified Can Polat as his cousin and employee. He claimed that he and his family had been vacationing at the hotel for two days and had been receiving threats for approximately two years from an organized crime group known as the 'Daltonlar.' Polat stated he had previously reported these threats to the police. He also asserted that they had not been involved in any incidents during their stay in Çeşme and did not suspect they were being followed.