A person who allegedly accidentally shot himself with a gun in Mersin has died.

A person who allegedly accidentally shot himself with a gun in Mersin has died.

11.04.2026 23:24

A 17-year-old youth accidentally shot himself while examining his father's unlicensed firearm in the Tarsus district of Mersin. Despite being taken to the hospital with serious injuries, the young man could not be saved. An investigation has been launched regarding the incident.

A person who allegedly accidentally shot himself with a gun in the Tarsus district of Mersin has died.

ACCIDENTALLY SHOT HIMSELF WITH HIS FATHER'S GUN

According to the claim, F.H. (17) was examining his father's unlicensed gun at their home in Barbaros Neighborhood when the weapon accidentally fired. F.H., who was seriously injured by the bullet from the gun, was taken to a private hospital in the district by an ambulance dispatched to the address upon notification.

DIED

Despite the interventions here, F.H. could not be saved. Police teams have launched an investigation into the incident.

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