Heartbreaking incident in Elazığ: He was to become a police officer in 2 days, died after falling off a bicycle

Heartbreaking incident in Elazığ: He was to become a police officer in 2 days, died after falling off a bicycle

08.07.2026 11:00

Şükrü Köprücü, 26, who graduated from the Police Vocational Training Center, died after falling off a bicycle and hitting his head, just 2 days before starting his duty.

A 26-year-old young man, who graduated from the Police Vocational Training Center and was set to start duty in 2 days, lost his life after falling off a bicycle.

HEARTBREAKING END

The heartbreaking incident occurred in the Kovancılar district of Elazığ. 

According to the information obtained, Şükrü Köprücü (26) lost his balance while cycling in the district and fell off the bicycle. Hitting his head upon falling, Köprücü was seriously injured.

Upon notification, medical teams were dispatched to the scene. The injured young man, taken to the hospital, could not be saved despite all interventions. 

HE WAS TO BECOME A POLICE OFFICER IN 2 DAYS

Köprücü, whose autopsy was performed at Fırat University Hospital, was taken to the Kovancılar district for burial. It was learned that Şükrü Köprücü, who received his training at the Balıkesir Police Vocational Training Center, was to go to İzmir in 2 days to start his duty.

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