23.02.2026 07:22
In the Arifiye district of Sakarya, an individual shot his wife with a gun and then attempted suicide. Both individuals were taken to the hospital but could not be saved. An investigation has been initiated regarding the cause of the incident.
In the incident that occurred in the Arifiye district of Sakarya, a person shot his wife with a gun and then attempted suicide with the same weapon. Both individuals, who were taken to the hospital, could not be saved despite all interventions.
The incident took place around 10:30 PM last night on Menekşe Street in the Arifbey neighborhood of Arifiye district, near the Adaray stop. According to the information obtained, Recep Kurtboz (54) started arguing with his wife Nurcan G. (49) for an unknown reason.
HE SHOT HIS WIFE IN THE HEAD
As the argument escalated, Kurtboz fired at Nurcan G.'s head with the gun he had with him. Recep Kurtboz then attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head with the same weapon.
THEY LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE HOSPITAL
Upon the notification of nearby citizens, health and police teams were dispatched to the scene. Both individuals, who were determined to be seriously injured, were taken to the hospital after initial interventions. Recep Kurtboz died despite all interventions at Sadıka Sabancı State Hospital. Nurcan G. also lost her battle for life at Sakarya Training and Research Hospital. An investigation has been initiated regarding the matter.