16.08.2026 12:00
After arguing with his family in Catalca, Irfan A., who locked himself in the house and opened fire on the gendarmerie, surrendered following 4 days of persuasion efforts. The suspect, taken into custody after a health check, is still under processing.
Irfan A., who allegedly locked himself in his house and opened fire on the surroundings following an argument claimed to have occurred with his family in Catalca, surrendered after 4 days of persuasion efforts.
ARGUED WITH FAMILY AND LOCKED HIMSELF IN THE HOUSE
The incident occurred on Thursday, August 13, in the Yalikoy neighborhood of Catalca. According to the claim, an argument broke out between Irfan A. and his family for an unknown reason. During the argument, when his father fell ill, health teams were called to the address. After the tension, Irfan A. locked himself in the house. Upon the report, gendarmerie and health teams were dispatched to the address.
SURRENDERED ON THE FOURTH DAY
Extensive security measures were taken in the region due to Irfan A., who is alleged to have opened fire on the gendarmerie teams arriving at the scene. Gendarmerie teams began efforts to persuade Irfan A. The persuasion efforts lasting about 4 days yielded results this morning. Persuaded to surrender, Irfan A. was taken into custody by gendarmerie teams in the garden of his house. It was learned that the suspect, who was taken to the police station after a health check at the hospital, is still undergoing procedures.