Armed attack on bakery owners in Aydın: 2 brothers killed

Armed attack on bakery owners in Aydın: 2 brothers killed

20.03.2026 19:01

In a armed attack on a bakery in the Efeler district of Aydın, the owners of the business, former president of Aydınspor Club Erhan Özlüer and his brother Ayhan Özlüer, lost their lives. The 24-year-old suspect who fled the scene was quickly apprehended.

In a gun attack on a bakery in the Efeler district of Aydın, business owners Erhan and Ayhan Özlüer lost their lives. The assailant was caught shortly after.

ARMED ATTACK ON THE BAKERY BROTHERS

The incident occurred around 5:00 PM on İsmet Sezgin Boulevard in the Girne neighborhood. Erhan Özlüer, the former president of Aydınspor Club who operates the bakery, and his brother Ayhan Özlüer were attacked while they were at their workplace. The bullets fired from the assailant's gun hit the two brothers. After the attack, the suspect fled the scene.

Armed attack on bakery owners in Aydın: 2 brothers killed
Erhan Özlüer

BOTH LOST THEIR LIVES

Upon notification from the surrounding people, health and police teams were dispatched to the address. During the health team's examination, it was determined that the two brothers had lost their lives. The police identified the fleeing assailant as Umut K. Umut K. was caught and detained by the police teams at the entrance of the Aydın-İzmir Highway shortly after. It was learned that in his initial statement, the suspect claimed he had been defrauded and threatened. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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