Man Shoots Creditor With Gun Over 500,000 TL Debt
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A dispute over a 500,000 TL debt escalated into violence in Konya, Turkey.
- The creditor, Baki E., allegedly shot the debtor, Yüksel Kunt, in the leg when Kunt refused to sign a promissory note.
- Kunt was hospitalized, and police are searching for Baki E., who fled the scene.
A meeting intended to resolve a 500,000 Turkish Lira debt turned violent Tuesday in Konya's Karatay district. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. when Baki E. met with Yüksel Kunt, who reportedly owed him the substantial sum.
According to reports, Baki E. demanded that Kunt sign a promissory note to settle the debt. When Kunt refused, a heated argument erupted between the two men, quickly escalating into a physical altercation. During the confrontation, Baki E. allegedly produced a handgun and shot Kunt in the leg.
Following the shooting, Kunt collapsed and was found bleeding profusely. Baki E. reportedly fled the scene in his car. Neighbors who heard the gunshots alerted authorities, prompting a swift response from police and medical teams. Kunt received initial medical attention at the scene before being transported to Konya City Hospital for further treatment. Police have launched an investigation and are actively searching for Baki E. to apprehend him.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.