04.06.2026 02:00
In the Tekkeköy district of Samsun, the owner of a recycling facility opened fire with a rifle at a neighboring plant, puncturing the thinner and solvent depots inside. As a result, 6 police officers were hospitalized due to poisoning from the odor of chemical substances spreading across the area. Due to the leak, a 1-kilometer radius surrounding the scene was completely closed to entry and exit.
In the 19 Mayıs Industrial Site in the Tekkeköy district of Samsun, a person named U.G. allegedly opened fire with a rifle at a recycling facility belonging to O.K., located adjacent to his own workplace.
HE HIT 4 ONE-TON TANKS FULL OF SOLVENT AND THINNER, 6 POLICE OFFICERS WERE HOSPITALIZED
As a result of the gunfire, 4 one-ton tanks filled with solvent and thinner at the workplace were damaged. Due to the puncturing of the tanks, chemical substances spread from inside the workplace to the area. Upon notification, numerous police, health, and fire brigade teams were dispatched to the scene. Six police officers fell ill due to the spreading odor and were taken to the hospital.
ACCESS TO A 1-KILOMETER AREA WAS CLOSED
The suspect was caught with the rifle he used and taken into custody. As part of the security measures, access to a 1-kilometer area surrounding the region was closed. Efforts to contain the chemical leak continue.