15.02.2026 23:35
A young man working at a jewelry store in Umraniye accidentally shot a colleague in the groin with a gun he was loading and unloading. While the injured person was taken to the hospital by ambulance and it was learned that he was in critical condition, the young man who shot his friend was taken into custody.
A young man working at a jewelry store in the Ümraniye district of Istanbul accidentally shot his colleague while loading and unloading a licensed gun belonging to his uncle.
GUN FIRED WHILE LOADING AND UNLOADING
The incident occurred around 7:00 PM at a jewelry store located in Atatürk Neighborhood. According to reports, Muhammed Safa S. (22) accidentally fired the gun while loading and unloading it.
SHOT HIS COLLEAGUE IN THE GROIN
The bullet from the gun hit Muzaffer U. (29) in the groin. Upon notification, health and police teams were dispatched to the scene. The health team provided first aid to the conscious injured person at the workplace. Muzaffer U. was later taken to Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital by ambulance for treatment. It was learned that the injured person is in critical condition.
HE WAS DETAINED
While Muhammed Safa S. was detained by the police, the gun used in the incident was also seized. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.