10.11.2025 20:24
A suspect entered the beIN Sports building in Ayazağa, Istanbul, with a toy gun and was persuaded to surrender by police teams. It was claimed that the suspect demanded an apology from channel commentator Güntekin Onay, alleging that Onay had insulted his wife, who is a security officer. After approximately half an hour of negotiation efforts, the suspect was taken to the police station. It was determined that the suspect's weapon was a toy.
Today, terrifying moments occurred at the beIN Sports building in Ayazağa, Istanbul, around noon. A person who wanted to speak with commentator Güntekin Onay entered the building with a gun in hand. Footage from the channel's building highlighted moments when the assailant pointed the gun to his head while sitting at a table.
ENTERED THE BUILDING WITH A TOY GUN
The incident occurred around 12:00 PM. A person named Kemal S. allegedly claimed that Güntekin Onay insulted his wife, who is a security officer, and demanded an apology. The assailant, who entered the beIN Sports building with a gun, caused panic among the channel's employees. After about half an hour of negotiation efforts by the police teams, Kemal S. surrendered. It was determined that the weapon was a toy.
THE BACKGROUND OF THE INCIDENT: FOOD ORDER RETURNED
According to information shared by Emrullah Erdinc, the incident began the night before. Güntekin Onay ordered food to the beIN Sports building, but the female security officer at the door rejected the order, saying, "I don't know who Güntekin Onay is." It was claimed that Onay, who got angry at this situation, said, "Why do you employ such people?"
Upon hearing about the incident, the female security officer's husband, Kemal S., went to the building with a gun the next day. The assailant, who reached the news center, stated that he wanted to speak with Güntekin Onay, but it was learned that Onay was not in the building at that time.
POLICE PERSUADED HIM, HE WAS DETAINED
Negotiating police officers dispatched to the scene persuaded the assailant after prolonged efforts. Kemal S. was taken into custody and brought to the police station.
AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED
After the incident, security teams initiated an investigation, while beIN Sports employees were evacuated from the building. It was learned that Güntekin Onay was not in the building during the incident and that security measures had been increased. This shocking event caused a significant stir in the media world, and the hashtag "attack on the broadcasting organization" rose to the top of social media trends.