20.12.2025 13:01
The football player Uğurcan Bekçi, who was shot in an attack in Kocaeli, lost his 3-day battle for life. The incident occurred on December 17. A dispute between two groups escalated into an armed fight, resulting in injuries to three people, including Bekçi. Despite all medical interventions, Bekçi, who was severely injured, passed away in the hospital. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
The incident occurred on December 17th during the night on Ömer Türkçakal Boulevard in the Sanayi neighborhood. A dispute broke out between two groups for an undetermined reason.
In the armed conflict, football player Uğurcan Bekçi (27), K.E.B. (27), and İ.A. (31) were injured by bullets that hit their bodies. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals after the first intervention by the medical teams that arrived at the scene.
HE LOST HIS 3-DAY FIGHT FOR LIFE
The 27-year-old winger Uğurcan Bekçi, who was seriously injured and had played for teams such as Kağıtspor, Körfez Spor Kulübü, Belediye Derincespor, 24 Erzincanspor, and Ankara Keçiörengücü, was intubated. Despite all the interventions, Bekçi lost his 3-day fight for life and passed away. Two suspects related to the incident were arrested and sent to prison.