The curtain has been lifted on the fire in which the lifeless bodies of two people were found.

The curtain has been lifted on the fire in which the lifeless bodies of two people were found.

03.02.2026 09:27

Details have emerged regarding a fire in which the lifeless bodies of two individuals were found shot in a workplace in Esenler, Istanbul. It was learned that the two deceased were co-managing the burning business and had a feud over a debt issue. It was determined that during the ensuing argument, one individual shot his partner and then committed suicide.

A fire broke out on Monday, February 2, around 5:00 PM in a business located on the ground floor of a 5-story building in the Tuna neighborhood of the Esenler district of Istanbul. Upon notification, fire, health, and police teams were dispatched to the scene.

2 DEAD BODIES FOUND IN THE BURNED BUSINESS

After the fire crews intervened in the fire, examinations revealed the lifeless bodies of 2 individuals who had been shot in the business. Upon being informed by the fire department, the police cordoned off the area around the business with security tape and conducted a large-scale investigation at the scene.

DETAILS EMERGED

Details about the discovery of the two lifeless bodies in the burned building have emerged. In the police investigation, it was learned that İsmail Akın and Şükrü Yılmaz had jointly operated the burned business some time ago, and there was a feud between them due to a financial matter. According to the information obtained, it was determined that the two individuals met to talk, and after a dispute, İsmail Akın shot Şükrü Yılmaz and then committed suicide with the same weapon.

THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE HAS ALSO BEEN DETERMINED

On the other hand, it has also been determined how the fire in the business started. It was revealed that the fire broke out in the lower section of the business and was extinguished by the fire department, and that the fire occurred as a result of oil being poured on and ignited on a motorcycle located in the workshop area on the lower floor of the business. A comprehensive investigation related to the incident is ongoing.

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