Armed attack in Istanbul's most famous business center.

Armed attack in Istanbul's most famous business center.

08.01.2026 16:40

Gunfire was opened at a business on the ground floor of the Doğubank Business Center located in Eminönü. No injuries were reported in the incident, and it was learned that the assailant had previously worked at the business and was fired for mistreating customers. Efforts to capture the suspect are ongoing.

A gun attack was carried out around 11:30 AM at the Doğubank Business Center located in Eminönü.

The incident occurred around 11:30 AM in the Hobyar neighborhood of the Fatih district. A suspect named A.K. fired a weapon at the window of a business located on the ground floor of the Doğubank Business Center and then fled. Following the report, a large number of police and medical teams were dispatched to the area. There were no fatalities or injuries in the attack. Investigations conducted by the Istanbul Police Department at the scene revealed that the windows of the business were broken as a result of gunfire, and 3 empty cartridges were found.

Armed attack at Istanbul's most famous business center

FORMER EMPLOYEE SUSPECT

Police teams quickly identified the attacker as A.K. It was learned that A.K. had previously worked at the business and was fired for mistreating customers. Efforts to capture the suspect are ongoing.

Meanwhile, moments when the suspect took refuge in another business while fleeing were captured by security cameras.

Armed attack at Istanbul's most famous business center
Armed attack at Istanbul's most famous business center

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