A businessman was shot dead by his business partner with a pistol.

A businessman was shot dead by his business partner with a pistol.

01.05.2026 12:04

In Sapanca district of Sakarya, businessman Aykut Saban was shot and killed with an unlicensed pistol after an argument with his partner Z.M. Saban died at the scene, and his body was taken to the hospital for an autopsy. Suspect Z.M. was caught and taken into custody by the police, and the investigation into the incident continues.

In the Sapanca district of Sakarya, businessman Aykut Saban, who runs a bungalow rental business, was shot dead by his partner with a pistol. The suspect was taken into custody regarding the incident.

ARGUMENT ENDED IN MURDER

The incident occurred at a business on Yedigöz Street in Gazipaşa neighborhood early in the morning. According to allegations, an argument broke out between businessman Aykut Saban and his partner Z.M. for an unknown reason. As the argument escalated, Z.M. fired an unlicensed pistol at Saban.

Businessman shot by partner

DIED AT THE SCENE

Upon notification, health and police teams were dispatched to the scene. Health teams determined that Aykut Saban had died. Saban's body was taken to Sapanca State Hospital morgue after the scene investigation, then sent to Sakarya Training and Research Hospital for autopsy.

SUSPECT CAPTURED

The suspect Z.M., who fled after the incident, was captured by police teams along with the unlicensed pistol used in the murder and taken into custody.

Suspect captured with evidence

FUNERAL TODAY

Aykut Saban's funeral will be buried in the family cemetery following the funeral prayer to be held after the afternoon prayer at Yazlık Merkez Mosque.

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