12.07.2026 21:40
Turkish couple Gul Camdeviren Erdogan and Aytac Erdogan, living in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA, were found dead in their home. Upon receiving reports of gunshots, Los Angeles Police Department officers arriving at the scene determined that Gul Camdeviren Erdogan, who was 8.5 months pregnant, and her husband had been shot and killed. The investigation into the incident, in which the unborn baby also died, continues with a focus on the possibility of murder-suicide.
The tragedy that occurred at the home of a Turkish couple living in Los Angeles, USA, has caused great sorrow both in Turkey and the USA. Police units dispatched to the address after gunshots were heard from their home in the Westwood neighborhood found 8.5-month pregnant Gül Çamdeviren Erdoğan and her husband Aytaç Erdoğan dead. The baby in the womb could not be saved, and the investigation into the incident has focused on the possibility of murder-suicide.
POLICE MOBILIZED AFTER GUNSHOTS
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) units were dispatched to the address following a report of gunshots coming from a home on Holmby Avenue in Westwood. Officers entering the home found Gül Çamdeviren Erdoğan and her husband Aytaç Erdoğan shot. Medical teams confirmed the couple had died at the scene. It was announced that the baby in the womb of 8.5-month pregnant Gül Çamdeviren Erdoğan could not be saved.
NEIGHBORS IN SHOCK: THEY HAD HELD A BABY SHOWER DAYS AGO
According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, residents of the neighborhood said the couple had held a "baby shower" celebration on July 4 for the baby expected to arrive shortly. Neighbors, who described Gül and Aytaç Erdoğan as a happy and harmonious family, expressed their disbelief at what happened.
MURDER-SUICIDE POSSIBILITY UNDER INVESTIGATION
In the investigation conducted by the LAPD, it was stated that initial evidence indicated that Aytaç Erdoğan first shot his pregnant wife and then took his own life with the same gun.
Officials emphasized that the exact cause of the incident would become clear after forensic examinations, ballistic reports, and evaluation of criminal evidence.
LAST DAYS OF THE COUPLE UNDER SCRUTINY
While detectives spent a long time gathering evidence at the scene, they also examined the couple's recent phone records, communication traffic, and movements before the incident. It was stated that the investigation is ongoing in all aspects, and new findings are being sought to shed light on the background of the event.
CONSULATE GENERAL FOLLOWING THE PROCESS
It was learned that the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey in Los Angeles is closely monitoring the process. Officials requested that individuals who know the family or have information that could contribute to the investigation contact local law enforcement or the Consulate General.