Lynching attempt against suspect who stabbed his wife in the middle of the street

Lynching attempt against suspect who stabbed his wife in the middle of the street

07.06.2026 18:10

In the Dilovası district of Kocaeli, a man stabbed his wife, mother of five children, multiple times during an argument that started at home and spilled onto the street. The unfortunate woman died at the hospital despite all medical interventions, while the suspect, who waited by his wife at the scene and was nearly lynched by neighbors, was taken into custody by police.

In Kocaeli, a mother of 5 children was repeatedly stabbed on the street by her husband.

HE CONTINUED TO WAIT OVER HER

The incident occurred on 705th Street in Diliskelesi neighborhood, Dilovası district. A quarrel that started at home between Erdal K. and his wife Elif K. spilled onto the street. As the argument escalated, Erdal K. stabbed his wife Elif K. multiple times in various parts of her body. While Elif K. collapsed in a pool of blood, her husband Erdal K. continued to stand watch over her.

NEIGHBORS ATTEMPTED LYNCHING

Upon notification, health and police teams were dispatched to the scene. Meanwhile, neighbors attempted to lynch Erdal K. Police officers had a difficult time dispersing the crowd. One police officer drew his gun and fired warning shots into the air.

SHE LOST HER LIFE

Elif K. was taken to the hospital by ambulance and treated, but she could not be saved despite all interventions. Erdal K. was taken into custody, and an investigation into the incident has been launched.

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