Armed and knife fight at a factory in Tekirdağ; 1 dead, 1 injured

Armed and knife fight at a factory in Tekirdağ; 1 dead, 1 injured

18.06.2026 15:00

Cemal Erol lost his life and Selim Y. was injured in an armed and knife fight due to a debt dispute at a textile factory in the Kapaklı district of Tekirdağ. Police detained 3 people.

Cemal Erol (47) died and Selim Y. was injured in an armed and knife fight that broke out in a textile factory in the Kapaklı district of Tekirdağ. The incident occurred at around 10:30 AM in a textile factory in the Organized Industrial Zone of Kapaklı's İsmetpaşa neighborhood.

THE FIGHT ALLEGEDLY STARTED OVER A DEBT MATTER

According to the claim, a dispute broke out between two groups at the factory over a debt. In the event that turned into a fight, Cemal Erol was injured by a rifle, and Selim Y. was stabbed in the back and abdomen. Upon notification, numerous police and health teams were dispatched to the factory. Cemal Erol, one of the injured taken to a private hospital in Çerkezköy, could not be saved. It was reported that Selim Y.'s treatment continues.

3 PEOPLE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

Police teams conducted an inspection at the factory. Examining the security cameras as well, the police took 3 people, determined to be involved in the incident, into custody. The investigation into the incident continues.

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