Bloody execution in the middle of Istanbul: Killed with 12 bullets over a girl issue

Bloody execution in the middle of Istanbul: Killed with 12 bullets over a girl issue

30.05.2026 17:30

In a armed conflict that erupted over a "girl issue" at a workplace in Şişli, 29-year-old Doğuş Cebeci was killed after being hit by 12 bullets to the head and body. One person was also injured in the leg. As a result of a pursuit by the Homicide Bureau teams, the suspects who fled to Çatalca in a luxury vehicle were caught red-handed. Among the 8 suspects taken into custody, including one minor, 6 were arrested and sent to prison by the judicial authorities.

In the Şişli district of Istanbul, a 29-year-old man named Doğuş Cebeci lost his life after being hit by 12 bullets in an armed fight that allegedly started over a "girl issue" at a workplace. Following the incident, 8 suspects, including the injured suspect who fled to Çatalca, were caught by police teams. After being referred to the courthouse, 6 of the suspects were arrested and sent to prison.

Armed Fight Scene in Şişli

BLOODY CONFRONTATION AT MIDNIGHT IN ŞİŞLİ

The incident occurred at around 01:00 on Tuesday, May 26, at a workplace in the Gülbahar neighborhood of Şişli. According to the information obtained, an argument broke out between Doğuş Cebeci and Emircan K. (age 26), who had a pre-existing feud over a girl issue. The argument, witnessed by Emre M. and Arda Can K. at the workplace, escalated quickly when A.İ.K. and Emre Ş., who were acting with Emircan K., became involved. As the verbal dispute turned into an armed fight, the parties opened fire on each other.

Scene of the Incident

12 BULLETS HIT HIS HEAD AND BODY

In the ensuing armed clash, Emre Ş. was injured in his right leg, while Doğuş Cebeci became the target of a hail of bullets. Cebeci was seriously wounded after being hit by a total of 12 bullets—2 to the head and 10 to various parts of his body.

Police and Ambulance at the Scene

Upon notification, numerous police and medical teams were dispatched to the address. Emre Ş., who fled the scene injured in a vehicle with license plate 34 EK 2337, was taken to the hospital. Doğuş Cebeci, who received first aid from medical teams and was taken to the hospital, could not be saved despite all interventions and lost his life.

Doğuş Cebeci
Doğuş Cebeci

ESCAPE ENDED IN ÇATALCA

Teams from the Public Order Branch Directorate's Homicide Bureau seized 2 unlicensed pistols at the scene during their investigation. Examining the surrounding security cameras, police determined that the suspects left the scene in a vehicle belonging to M.U. and fled toward Çatalca. Continuing technical and physical surveillance, the teams identified that the suspect, injured in the leg, had been brought to Çatalca State Hospital for treatment.

Suspects Caught in Operation

6 SUSPECTS CAUGHT IN OPERATION ARRESTED

In an operation at the hospital, a total of 8 people, including 1 minor, who were at the scene and determined to be acting with the suspects, were captured and taken into custody. During their interrogation at the police station, the investigation confirmed a feud between Emircan K. and the deceased Doğuş Cebeci over a girl issue. After proceedings at the police station, 6 of the 8 suspects were referred to the courthouse and arrested by the court, while 1 suspect was released under judicial control.

Ongoing Investigation

A large-scale investigation into the incident continues.

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