A 16-year-old child was found dead in his home in Mardin.

A 16-year-old child was found dead in his home in Mardin.

21.08.2026 23:50

In the Mazıdağı district of Mardin, a 16-year-old boy was found dead from a gunshot wound in the house where he lived with his grandmother and grandfather. Initial assessments suggest the child committed suicide.

A 16-year-old child was found dead in his home in the Mazıdağı district of Mardin.

LOST HIS LIFE

According to the claim, gunfire was heard coming from the house of 16-year-old D.S., who was staying with his grandmother and grandfather in the Sağmal village because his parents were working outside the city. Upon the notice of those around, health and gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the scene. It was determined by the health teams that the child had lost his life during the check.

SUICIDE SUSPICION IN THE INCIDENT

While preliminary assessments suggest that the incident may be a suicide, the definitive cause of death of the child will become clear after further examinations. A comprehensive investigation has been launched regarding the incident.

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