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Horror in Malatya: Man kills wife and daughter
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey /Crime & Justice

Horror in Malatya: Man kills wife and daughter

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A woman and her daughter were killed in Malatya, Turkey, after a man allegedly opened fire following a family argument.
  • The suspect, identified as N.T., reportedly has psychological issues and was also injured in the incident.
  • Police have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting.

A domestic violence incident in Malatya's YeลŸilyurt district has resulted in the deaths of a woman and her daughter, with another child injured. The attack occurred on SalkฤฑmsรถฤŸรผt Street in the ฤฐnรถnรผ neighborhood.

Reports indicate that the suspect, identified as N.T., who is said to be experiencing psychological problems, allegedly fired a weapon at his wife, F.T., and their two daughters, B.T. and B.T., during a family dispute. The mother and one daughter sustained injuries in the shooting.

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following the incident. The injured individuals were transported to various hospitals in the city. Tragically, the mother, F.T., and one of her daughters, B.T., succumbed to their injuries despite medical efforts.

The other injured daughter is reportedly receiving ongoing medical treatment. The suspect, N.T., is also being treated for injuries in the hospital. Police have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the fatal event.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.