Man Kills Wife, Injures Daughter During Divorce Dispute in Turkey

A domestic dispute turned deadly in Turgutlu, Turkey, on the morning of June 10, 2026, when a man allegedly shot and killed his wife and injured their daughter. The incident occurred in the Cumhuriyet neighborhood following an argument between 55-year-old Vedat Yılmaz, a weighbridge operator, and his wife, Ulviye Yılmaz, with whom he was in the process of divorcing.

Reports indicate that the argument escalated, leading Vedat Yılmaz to draw a weapon and fire at his wife. Their 18-year-old daughter, identified as E.D.Y., was injured when she attempted to intervene and was struck on the head with the butt of the gun.

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Neighbors reported the sounds, and police and health teams were dispatched to the address.

Neighbors alerted authorities, and police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. Ulviye Yılmaz and her injured daughter were transported to Turgutlu State Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff, Ulviye Yılmaz succumbed to her injuries in the emergency room. Her daughter received treatment and was later released.

Police took Vedat Yılmaz into custody following the incident. It was learned that Ulviye Yılmaz had previously obtained restraining orders against her husband. An investigation into the fatal shooting and assault has been launched.

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Ulviye Yılmaz, who was being divorced from the suspect, had previously obtained restraining orders against him several times.