1 person killed, 1 person injured in armed clash in Batman

1 person killed, 1 person injured in armed clash in Batman

31.05.2026 13:51

A dispute that started on social media in Batman turned into an armed fight. One person died and one person was injured in the fight. Police detained 5 suspects, while efforts were initiated to capture 2 fugitive suspects.

One person died and one person was injured in an armed fight in Batman. Barış A. and A.K. argued yesterday on social media for an unknown reason. Upon this, the parties, bringing their relatives and friends, met in the Petrolkent neighborhood. The argument, which continued there, turned into an armed fight.

5 SUSPECTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

Barış A. and İ.K., who were injured in the fight, were taken to hospitals in the city by their relatives. Upon the notification, 112 Emergency Health and police teams were dispatched to the scene. Barış A., one of the injured, could not be saved despite intervention at the Batman Training and Research Hospital where he was taken. Police teams, who launched an investigation into the incident, took 5 suspects into custody.

Efforts are underway to capture 2 fugitive suspects.

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