08.11.2025 11:43
In Gainesville, Florida, a Turkish citizen named Ali Bayhan, who was alleged to have made threats in social media posts, was shot and killed during a police operation. Bayhan's family had requested a mandatory psychiatric evaluation due to his mental health issues.
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A 38-year-old Turkish citizen, Ali Bayhan, living in Gainesville, Florida, was shot and killed by police while a warrant for his arrest was being executed.
"TERROR THREAT" ALLEGATION
Authorities stated that Bayhan used expressions that constituted a "terror threat" in his social media posts and that his family had concerns regarding his mental health. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office indicated that a warrant was issued for Bayhan due to threats made against some elected officials, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and the "Temple Israel" synagogue in Tallahassee.
EXITED THE HOUSE WITH A WEAPON DURING THE OPERATION
Police teams reported that during an operation conducted at the address yesterday afternoon, Bayhan exited the house with a weapon and did not respond to warnings. In a statement from the Sheriff's Office, it was reported that after a K9 dog was deployed, Bayhan turned towards the weapon on his waist and was shot by the police at that moment.
INVESTIGATION INITIATED
A bomb disposal team was called due to a wired device found at the scene, but no explosive materials were discovered during the investigation. The state police took over the investigation related to the incident, in which no police officers were injured. Bayhan's death has brought the "terror threat" investigation in Florida to a new phase. Authorities stated that all details regarding the incident are being examined and that both federal and local authorities are working in a coordinated manner.
BAYHAN'S FAMILY HAD REQUESTED "MANDATORY PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION"
Ali Bayhan, born in Turkey, was living as a tenant in the garage of a house in Gainesville. His family requested a "mandatory psychiatric evaluation" from the court due to Bayhan's mental health issues. It was reported that the court accepted the request "ex parte," considering the possibility that delays could cause serious harm, without hearing the other party.
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