20.10.2025 08:44
A prison escapee was identified as the attacker who caused moments of horror in Edremit last night. The assailant, who martyred Specialist Sergeant Kemal Ekri and killed one person, also injured seven others, has been identified as a prison escapee named Mustafa Emlik.
In the Edremit district of Balıkesir, 3 people lost their lives and 7 others, including 2 police officers, were injured in armed attacks and clashes. The names of the deceased and the injured have been revealed.
SHOT THE SERGEANT Last night around 10:30 PM, Sergeant Kemal Ekri, who was on duty at the Edremit 19th Motorized Infantry Brigade Command, encountered Mustafa Emlik, who had escaped from Burhaniye T Type Closed Prison and had a confirmed prison sentence of 20 years and 27 months for "intentional murder," as well as being wanted for "escape of a convict or detainee," while he was driving his vehicle with the license plate 46 AHZ 090. During the argument that ensued between the two, Mustafa Emlik shot and killed Sergeant Ekri. The suspect then stole the vehicle and fled the scene. While escaping, Mustafa Emlik randomly opened fire around him, shooting at 4 people walking on Ertürk Street. During this time, V. A. was injured in the throat.
FIRED AT EVERYTHING IN FRONT OF HIM The suspect opened fire on vehicles on the road while fleeing towards Güre neighborhood from the E87 highway. In Güre neighborhood, D.C. was also injured as a result of being shot in front of his house, and R.Ö., the owner of a business, was also injured. Emlik, who turned back towards Akçay, opened fire on a vehicle with the license plate 35 VY 8106 for not yielding the right of way, injuring Göktuğ Çalık and M.N. Göktuğ Çalık died in the hospital. The suspect also shot and injured a woman named R.K. in the legs near Zafer Bridge in Akçay neighborhood.
Sergeant Kemal Ekri ENGAGED IN A FIRE EXCHANGE WITH THE POLICE During his escape, Emlik engaged in an armed clash with the Edremit District Police Department teams in the neighborhoods of Sarıkız, Akçay, and Altınkum. While advancing from Altınkum neighborhood towards Hamidiye, the suspect encountered the Yunus teams and shot police officer İ.G. in the right leg, and then during the clash at Lukoil Junction, he shot and injured police officer Ü.I., who was on duty in the Child Bureau, in the abdominal area. Mustafa Emlik was neutralized after being shot by the police's return fire. A pistol and a large number of bullets were seized from the suspect.
3 PEOPLE DIED, 7 PEOPLE INJURED It was learned that the investigation was being conducted by the Edremit District Gendarmerie Command upon the instructions of the on-duty public prosecutor who arrived at the scene. It was reported that 3 people lost their lives in the incident, 7 people were injured, and the injured police officers were undergoing treatment and their conditions were reported to be good. A funeral ceremony will be held tomorrow in Ankara Etimesgut for Sergeant Kemal Ekri, who lost his life in the attack.