New statement from Boğaziçi University! The criminal showed the invitation and entered the premises.

01.09.2025 15:40

While the repercussions of the murder of 15-year-old Hilal Özdemir by 20-year-old Ayberk Kurtuluş at Boğaziçi University continue, the university has released a new statement regarding the incident. The statement noted, "It has been understood that the perpetrator entered the campus by coming with an invitation to the event." It also mentioned that the security personnel did not have the authority to conduct searches, which is why the weapon could not be detected.

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An incident that occurred at a restaurant located in the South Campus of Boğaziçi University, which is open to wedding organizations from outside, has created a stir. 20-year-old Ayberk Kurtuluş, who is reported to have 24 criminal records, allegedly shot and killed a 15-year-old girl who was said to be working for the company organizing weddings at the restaurant, and then committed suicide with the same gun.

24 CRIMINAL RECORDS

There has been a debate about how Ayberk Kurtuluş, who is not a university student, has been able to enter the university with a gun while having 24 criminal records. Many students studying at the university expressed their curiosity about how this individual managed to enter their school, stating that they expect a satisfactory explanation from Boğaziçi University Rector Naci İnci following this incident.

HOW DID THEY EMPLOY A MINOR?

On the other hand, the issue of how the company that organized weddings in the university's restaurant employed a minor girl has also become one of the most discussed topics on social media. Students who shared numerous posts about the issue on platform X stated that the explanation did not reassure them and called for necessary measures to be taken before the new academic term and for everyone responsible for the brutal incident to be included in the investigation.

ENTERED BY SAYING "I CAME FOR THE WEDDING"

New details have emerged regarding the brutality that occurred at the university. It was claimed that Hilal Özdemir wanted to break up with Ayberk Kurtuluş some time ago, but Kurtuluş became obsessed with Özdemir and followed her. After Özdemir informed her family about the situation, it was learned that her registration at the state school in Gaziosmanpaşa, where she was studying, was canceled, and she was registered at a state school in Kağıthane. On the day of the incident, it was revealed that Kurtuluş, who called Özdemir, said, "Let's meet one last time," and that Özdemir sent him the location of the café where she worked part-time, and Kurtuluş came to the entrance of the campus in his vehicle, saying, "I came for the wedding," and entered the campus without being searched.

ENTERED THE CAMPUS WITHOUT BEING SEARCHED TWICE

It was learned that Özdemir and Kurtuluş, who met on campus around noon, had an argument, and that after another woman approached them and pushed Kurtuluş, Ayberk Kurtuluş got into his vehicle and left. Later in the evening, Ayberk Kurtuluş returned to the campus in his vehicle, telling the security personnel that he had come for the wedding again, and it was determined that he entered without being searched for the second time. Kurtuluş, who called Özdemir to him again, shot the young girl in the head during the argument, killing her, and then committed suicide by shooting himself.

A PROTEST DEMONSTRATION WAS HELD AT BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY

Following the murder of the 15-year-old girl, a protest demonstration was held at the South Campus of Boğaziçi University last night. In a statement from Boğaziçi Women, it was emphasized that the murder was not just an individual incident: "While our own students and academics are not allowed on campus, we absolutely do not accept that Ayberk K., who has 24 separate criminal records and is not even a Boğaziçi student, was able to enter the campus with a gun. This is the direct responsibility of the appointed administration. We will not allow our sister to be forgotten; the account of the life taken from us will be demanded."

NEW STATEMENT FROM BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY

A new statement has come from Boğaziçi University regarding the murder of Hilal Özdemir, which shocked Turkey. The statement said, "The incident in question occurred during an event that has no connection to our university. During this event organized by a company at Kennedy Lodge, Hilal Özdemir, who was on duty, briefly left the area to meet with the perpetrator and was attacked on the road leading to Kale Kapı, resulting in her death."

It was stated in the announcement that "It has been understood that the perpetrator entered the campus with an invitation to the event and presented his invitation at the entrance." The statement included that "Security personnel applied the necessary campus entry procedures; guest registration was kept, the vehicle was directed to the guest parking lot, and entry rules were followed. Since security personnel do not have the authority to search vehicles or conduct body searches as per regulations, the weapon hidden in the perpetrator's vehicle could not be detected."

The complete statement from Boğaziçi is as follows: "The tragic incident that occurred on the evening of August 30, 2025, on our campus has deeply shaken us all. We pray for the deceased Hilal Özdemir and wish patience to her family and loved ones. The incident in question occurred during an event that has no connection to our university. During this event organized by a company at Kennedy Lodge, Hilal Özdemir, who was on duty, briefly left the area to meet with the perpetrator and was attacked on the road leading to Kale Kapı, resulting in her death.

It has been understood that the perpetrator entered the campus with an invitation to the event and presented his invitation at the entrance. Security personnel applied the necessary campus entry procedures; guest registration was kept, the vehicle was directed to the guest parking lot, and entry rules were followed. Since security personnel do not have the authority to search vehicles or conduct body searches as per regulations, the weapon hidden in the perpetrator's vehicle could not be detected.

Additionally, an administrative review has been initiated regarding the relevant security personnel. The judicial investigation conducted by the prosecutor's office is ongoing, and our university is in full cooperation with all institutions. Our priority is to ensure that our students and staff can continue their education and work in a peaceful and safe environment. All additional measures that can be taken in this regard will be carefully evaluated."