28.08.2025 21:48
Tuncay Meriç, the president of Alemdağ Sports Club in Çekmeköy, Istanbul, was killed in a shooting while having a meal at a café. It has been reported that the murder, captured on camera, stemmed from a debt-related issue.
The armed attack that took place in the Çekmeköy district of Istanbul has caused a great stir in the sports community. Alemdağ Sports Club President Tuncay Meriç lost his life as a result of the armed attack. The incident occurred at around 21:00 in a café located on Tolgahan Street in the Güngören neighborhood.
THE REASON FOR THE MURDER HAS BEEN REVEALED
According to allegations, 49-year-old Meriç was shot in the head by an unidentified person while he was sitting. Initial investigations suggest that the murder stemmed from a debt-related issue. As the assailant fled the scene, numerous police and medical teams were dispatched to the area upon the notification of nearby citizens. Meriç, who was severely injured, was taken by ambulance to Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital, but despite all interventions, he could not be saved. The death of Meriç has plunged the Alemdağ Sports community into mourning.
ARMED ATTACK CAPTURED ON CAMERA
The moments when Tuncay Meriç was attacked with a firearm were captured by the security camera of his workplace. In the footage, as Meriç was eating, the suspect entered the establishment and fired his weapon. The footage also shows the surrounding people fleeing after the armed attack.
AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN LAUNCHED
A comprehensive investigation has been initiated regarding the incident, while teams from the Istanbul Police are examining security camera footage in the area to identify and apprehend the fleeing assailant. All details behind the murder are expected to be revealed shortly.