01.05.2026 12:44
After the death of 83-year-old Şerife Tunç, who was being treated in intensive care in Diyarbakır, her relative Ö.T. entered the hospital with a pistol and fired shots at the walls on the surgery floor. No one was injured in the incident, but great panic occurred. While the suspect, taken into custody by police teams, is undergoing procedures, an investigation into the incident has been launched.
In an incident at a hospital in Diyarbakır, a person who learned that a relative had died opened fire inside the hospital with a pistol. No one was injured in the incident, and the suspect was taken into custody.
ENTERED THE HOSPITAL WITH A GUN AFTER THE DEATH NEWS
The incident occurred at Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital in the Kayapınar district. After 83-year-old Şerife Tunç, who was being treated in intensive care, passed away, her relative Ö.T. arrived at the hospital with a pistol.
OPENED FIRE ON THE OPERATING ROOM FLOOR
The suspect went to the front of the operating room on the 3rd floor of the hospital and fired shots towards the walls. There was widespread panic during the incident.
NO INJURIES, SUSPECT DETAINED
There were no injuries from the gunfire, and police quickly detained the suspect. Ö.T.'s processing at the police station is ongoing.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
An investigation has been launched into the incident, and security measures at the hospital are being reviewed.