He was only 17 years old: It was the end of the pig hunt.

He was only 17 years old: It was the end of the pig hunt.

04.09.2025 19:19

In Adana, 17-year-old Barış Şahin was accidentally shot and killed while on a wild boar hunt with his friend H.M. Despite all efforts to save him at the hospital, Şahin could not be rescued. An investigation has been launched regarding the incident, and his peer has been taken into custody.

Barış Şahin (17), who was allegedly accidentally shot by his friend H.M. (17) during a wild boar hunt in the Aladağ district of Adana, has died. The interrogation of H.M., who was taken into custody, is ongoing.

The incident occurred last night in the Uzunkuyu neighborhood. Barış Şahin went to the forest after getting permission from his family to go hunting for wild boar with his friend H.M. According to reports, H.M., who is said to have worked as a shepherd on a farm, accidentally shot his friend Şahin during the hunt. Realizing the situation, H.M. wanted to call the 112 Emergency Call Center, but his phone had no signal. Following this, H.M. went on the road and asked a car driver for help. Barış Şahin was taken to Aladağ State Hospital by car. Despite the intervention of doctors, Şahin could not be saved.

H.M. was taken into custody by the gendarmerie, and an investigation has been launched regarding the incident.

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