Gunfight over missing pigeons leaves 13 injured in Turkey; 4 arrested
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- A dispute over missing pigeons in Turkey's Izmir province led to a violent gunfight between two groups.
- The incident resulted in 13 people, including three children, sustaining injuries from shotgun pellets.
- Four suspects have been arrested and taken into custody following the altercation.
Tensions flared in Izmir's Menemen district on August 25 when a 16-year-old, Mustafa E., accused Nefes K. of taking his missing pigeons. This accusation quickly spiraled into a violent confrontation.
Mustafa E. reportedly retrieved a rifle from his home and opened fire. The father of Nefes K., Sergen K., retaliated with a licensed hunting rifle belonging to his wife. The ensuing gun battle left 13 individuals injured, including children aged 9 and 12.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and the injured were transported to nearby hospitals. One victim, Esma E., remains in serious condition, while the other 12 have been discharged after treatment. Police conducted simultaneous raids on 17 addresses in the Kazฤฑmpaลa neighborhood, uncovering weapons, ammunition, and synthetic drugs. Four suspects, identified as Can E., Mustafa E., Sergen K., and Gรถkhan K., were arrested and subsequently remanded in custody by the court.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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