05.11.2026 14:24
There has been a new development in the investigation into the death of 12-year-old Melek Göçer, who lost her life after a bullet from a gun that reportedly discharged when it fell from a suitcase hit her in the face in the Ceyhan district of Adana. While the little girl's uncle and aunt were arrested, Melek's body was handed over to her family after autopsy procedures.
Two people were arrested in the investigation into the death of 12-year-old Melek Göçer, who lost her life in an incident in the Ceyhan district of Adana. Following the incident at a detached house in the Fatih Sultan Neighborhood, the little girl's uncle, Hüseyin Can B., and his wife, Gülizar B., who were taken into custody, were arrested by the court they were brought before and sent to prison.
THE PISTOL THAT FELL FROM THE SUITCASE WENT OFF
The incident occurred a few days ago at a detached house in the Fatih Sultan Neighborhood of Ceyhan district. According to information obtained, the pistol inside a suitcase taken down from the closet fell to the ground and went off. The bullet that came out of the gun hit 12-year-old Melek Göçer in the face.
The seriously injured little girl was taken to the hospital and placed under treatment. However, despite all the doctors' interventions, she could not be saved and lost her life.
HER UNCLE AND AUNT WERE ARRESTED
As part of the investigation launched after Melek Göçer's death, her uncle Hüseyin Can B., who was at home during the incident, and his wife Gülizar B. were taken into custody.
The husband and wife, whose procedures at the police station were completed, were referred to the courthouse. The two suspects, brought before the judge, were arrested and sent to prison.
HER BODY WAS DELIVERED TO HER FAMILY
The body of Melek Göçer, who lost her life, was delivered to her family after an autopsy performed at the Adana Forensic Medicine Institute. The little girl's body was taken to the Ceyhan district to be buried.