05.02.2026 18:20
In the Defne district of Hatay, former Çekmece Mayor Dr. Cafer Özenir was attacked with an axe by his son, with whom he had a financial dispute. Cafer Özenir, who was seriously injured, passed away. His son, who was taken into custody, was arrested and sent to prison.
In the Çekmece neighborhood of the Defne district in Hatay, former Çekmece Mayor Dr. Cafer Özenir was killed by his son.
ATTACKED HIS FATHER WITH AN AXE
According to allegations, a dispute arose between Dr. Cafer Özenir and his son S.Ö. over a money issue. According to the news from Asi Newspaper; the argument began during Dr. Özenir's visit to his son's house and quickly escalated into a fight. S.Ö. attacked his father with an axe he grabbed and struck him multiple times.
DIED AT THE SCENE
It was reported that the severely injured Dr. Cafer Özenir died at the scene. Upon notification from the surrounding people, police and medical teams were dispatched to the address. S.Ö., who was caught at the crime scene, was taken into custody.
ARRESTED
After his procedures at the police station, S.Ö. was sent to the courthouse, where he was arrested by the court and sent to prison. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.