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SON DAKİKA... Location Istanbul Esenyurt! Suicide Report Turns Out to Be Murder: Father Killed with a Single Shot!

SON DAKİKA... Location Istanbul Esenyurt! Suicide Report Turns Out to Be Murder: Father Killed with a Single Shot!

From Sabah · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • A murder disguised as a suicide was reported in Esenyurt, Istanbul.
  • Police responded to a report of a suicide at an apartment building.
  • Upon investigation, they discovered that the victim's son had shot and killed his father following a family dispute.

A disturbing incident in Istanbul's Esenyurt district, initially reported as a suicide, has been revealed to be a homicide. The event, which occurred in an apartment building on Hürriyet Mahallesi Serçe Sokak, highlights the tragic consequences of domestic conflict.

Authorities were alerted to the scene following a report of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victim, identified as Hasan Yıldız, was rushed to the hospital but tragically succumbed to his injuries. The initial call to the 112 Emergency Call Center described the incident as a suicide, leading to an immediate police response.

However, as police meticulously examined the apartment and gathered information, the narrative shifted dramatically. It became clear that the scene was not one of self-harm but rather the result of a violent altercation. Investigators determined that Hasan Yıldız's own son, Şenol Yıldız, was responsible for the shooting, which stemmed from a family dispute.

The suspect was apprehended by Esenyurt District Police teams shortly after the investigation began. He was located at the hospital where his father was taken and has been taken into custody. The firearm used in the commission of the crime was subsequently found in the suspect's apartment on the upper floor. The investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding this fatal incident is ongoing.

It was not suicide; it was determined to have occurred as a result of an argument within the family, and the person who used the weapon was identified as Hasan Yıldız's son, Şenol Yıldız.

— PoliceThe police statement revealing the incident was a murder, not a suicide.
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Originally published by Sabah in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.