26.09.2025 13:35
In Avcılar, 24-year-old Rıdvan D. severely injured his brother by shooting him with a barrage of bullets while he was on his way to the market to buy bread. It was learned that the individual had also attacked his brother with a 70-centimeter spear two years ago.
On the morning of around 09:30 in Sandal Street, Cihangir Neighborhood, Avcılar district of Istanbul, terrifying minutes were experienced. According to the allegations, a person named Rıdvan D. (24), who had a feud with his 32-year-old brother Metin D., opened fire with a gun he brought while his brother was going to the market to buy bread.
HE SERIOUSLY INJURED HIS BROTHER
Rıdvan D., who injured his brother, escaped from the scene on a scooter. His seriously injured brother Metin D. was taken to the hospital by an ambulance that arrived at the scene upon the notification of the surrounding people. Police teams launched an operation to capture Rıdvan D., who shot and fled.
"4-5 BULLETS HIT BELOW THE WAIST"
A citizen named Ferit Timur stated regarding the incident, "I was lying at home. I heard a voice saying 'Police help' and then I heard 5-6 gunshots. I didn't see it, but they said the shooter escaped on a scooter. 4-5 bullets hit below the waist. He was also shot in the back. We called the ambulance. He was unconscious. The ambulance took him away," he said.
HE HAD ALSO SHOT WITH A HARPOON 2 YEARS AGO
Moreover, it was learned that Rıdvan D. had also shot his brother with a harpoon about 70 centimeters long 2 years ago.