06.06.2026 16:51
In the Silifke district of Mersin, Ulaş D., who seriously injured his wife Latife D., whom he was in the process of divorcing, with a knife inside a market, was quickly apprehended by police teams. It was learned that the attacker also attempted to fire the rifle he brought with him, but market employees intervened, preventing a major disaster. The unfortunate woman, who is in critical condition, was transferred to Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Hospital after initial treatment.
The suspect who seriously wounded his wife, whom he was in the process of divorcing, with a knife in the Silifke district of Mersin has been caught. The woman, whose life is in danger, is under medical treatment in the hospital.
According to the information obtained, the incident occurred at a market located at the Dörtyol Junction on Atatürk Boulevard in the Taşucu neighborhood. Allegedly, 37-year-old Ulaş D. attacked his wife, 34-year-old Latife D., with a knife, as they were in the process of divorce.
HE WOULD HAVE USED THE RIFLE TOO, BUT...
It was learned that the suspect wanted to use the rifle he had brought with him, but did not have the opportunity due to the intervention of market employees. The individual left the rifle at the scene and fled.
CAUGHT IN A SHORT TIME
Police teams arriving at the scene initiated a search in the area. Ulaş D. was caught and taken into custody in a short time.
LIFE IN DANGER
Latife D., injured in the attack, was taken to Silifke State Hospital after initial medical intervention by health teams. It was learned that the injured person, who was under treatment at the hospital, was transferred to Mersin University Faculty of Medicine due to her life-threatening condition.
The investigation into the incident continues.