The former club president, who thought the gun he was holding to his head was empty, has passed away.

The former club president, who thought the gun he was holding to his head was empty, has passed away.

25.09.2025 08:41

In the Kartepe district of Kocaeli, Fatih Balkaya, a well-known businessman from Sapanca and former president of Sapancaspor, was found shot in the head and, despite all efforts at the hospital, could not be saved. It was suggested that he was shot in the head as a result of accidentally firing a gun that he believed was unloaded.

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In the Kartepe district of Kocaeli, an incident occurred yesterday around noon, where Fatih Balkaya, a well-known businessman from Sapanca and the former president of Sapancaspor, was found shot in the head.

FORMER CLUB PRESIDENT PASSED AWAY

Health teams who arrived at the scene upon notification provided the first intervention to Balkaya here. The businessman, who was severely injured, was taken to Kocaeli City Hospital, but despite being intubated, he did not respond to any of the interventions and lost his life.

CLAIM OF THINKING THE GUN WAS EMPTY

According to claims reported by local news sites; Balkaya reportedly took out a gun he thought was empty while he was at a friend's house. It was alleged that he accidentally shot himself by pointing the gun at his head and pulling the trigger.

SAPANCASPOR'S CONDOLENCES MESSAGE

Sapancaspor announced the death of their former president Fatih Balkaya through a message published on their social media account. The statement included the following remarks:

"Fatih Balkaya, one of the former presidents of our club, has passed away. We pray for mercy for the deceased and offer our condolences to his grieving family and our community."

Former club president Fatih Balkaya, who thought the gun he pointed at his head was empty, has passed away


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