13.11.2026 12:33
It has emerged that Anna Barakat, a 41-year-old Syrian national who lost her life in the attack by Mehmet Fatih Güneş (30), who is alleged to have opened fire with a shotgun on passersby in the Erdemli district of Mersin, had held a wedding ceremony with 56-year-old Hasan Sevindik, who was injured in the same attack, one month ago, and that their official marriage procedures are still ongoing. Four people were injured in the attack, while the suspect who attempted suicide remains in life-threatening condition.
In Erdemli, 1 person died and 4 people were injured when a shotgun was fired at those walking on the sidewalk. It was learned that the Syrian woman who lost her life had a wedding with one of the injured people 1 month ago.
OPENED FIRE ON PEOPLE WALKING ON THE SIDEWALK In the incident that occurred yesterday around 21:00 on the D-400 highway in Merkez Neighborhood, Mehmet Fatih Güneş, who is alleged to have psychological problems, entered among those walking on the sidewalk with the shotgun in his hand. According to the allegation, Güneş opened fire indiscriminately at his surroundings.
Gülsüm Gizem Samırkaş (left) and her husband Mustafa Can Samırkaş (right) Anna Barakat, Hasan Sevindik, Gülsüm Gizem Samırkaş (38), her husband Mustafa Can Samırkaş (42), and Reşat Köroğlu (36), who were hit by the pellets, were injured and collapsed to the ground. The suspect then attempted suicide.
ANNA BARAKAT COULD NOT BE SAVED Following reports from bystanders, medical and police teams were dispatched to the area. During their examination, the teams determined that Barakat had died at the scene. Five injured people, including the suspect, were taken to Erdemli State Hospital by ambulances and placed under treatment. Barakat’s body was taken to the morgue for an autopsy.
Hasan Sevindik (left) and Anna Barakat (right) had a wedding one month ago OFFICIAL MARRIAGE PROCEDURES WERE ONGOING It emerged that Anna Barakat and Hasan Sevindik had a wedding 1 month ago. It was learned that the couple’s procedures at the Directorate of Migration Management for the official marriage were still ongoing.
SUSPECT'S LIFE-THREATENING CONDITION CONTINUES It was stated that the life-threatening condition of the attacker Mehmet Fatih Güneş continues. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.