04.11.2026 01:03
A 22-year-old young man who went berserk in the Haliliye district of Şanlıurfa attacked his mother and two sisters with a gun. As a result of the attack, the mother Huriye Çiçek and her 25-year-old daughter Zeynep Demircan lost their lives, while 11-year-old Melikenur Demircan was seriously injured. Security forces went on alert to catch the suspect, who disappeared after spreading terror.
A 22-year-old young man in the Haliliye district of Şanlıurfa opened fire with a handgun on his mother and two sisters for a reason not yet known. In the attack, the mother and her 25-year-old daughter lost their lives, while the 11-year-old sister was seriously injured.
THE ARGUMENT ENDED IN BLOOD
The incident occurred in the Konuklu neighborhood of Haliliye district. According to the information obtained, an argument broke out for a reason not yet known between Halil D. (22), his mother Huriye Çiçek (50), and his sisters Zeynep Demircan (25) and Melikenur Demircan (11).
When the argument escalated and turned into a fight, Halil D. opened fire on his mother and two sisters with the handgun he had with him.
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER COULD NOT BE SAVED
Zeynep Demircan, who was seriously injured in the armed attack, lost her life at the scene. Mother Huriye Çiçek and 11-year-old Melikenur Demircan were taken to the hospital by ambulances after the first intervention by medical teams.
Huriye Çiçek could not be saved despite all the interventions by doctors at the hospital. It was learned that treatment for the seriously injured Melikenur Demircan continues.
WORK LAUNCHED TO CATCH THE ATTACKER
After the incident, police teams dispatched to the area took extensive security measures in the surroundings. A search was launched to catch Halil D., who fled the scene.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.