29.08.2025 15:38
In the investigation regarding the murder of Tuncay Meriç, the former president of the Alemdağ Sports Club in Çekmeköy, 7 people were detained, including E.H., who was captured in an operation in Edirne while attempting to flee abroad, and G.K., who was identified as having assisted him.
```html
On August 27, an incident occurred on Tolgahan Street in the Güngören neighborhood of Çekmeköy, where the former president of Alemdağ Sports Club, Tuncay Meriç, was shot and killed in a cafe while having a meal.
SUSPECT CAPTURED IN EDIRNE
In the investigation launched regarding the incident, the police determined that the murder suspect E.H. went to the Uzunköprü district of Edirne to escape abroad. Following the joint efforts of the police and gendarmerie teams, E.H., who was found hiding in a house on Arabacılar Street in Rıza Efendi Neighborhood, was detained in an operation.
2.5 YEARS OF CONFIRMED PRISON SENTENCE
G.K., who was determined to have assisted the suspect in escaping abroad and is the owner of the house, was also captured that same night on Hayrabolu Street in the Muradiye neighborhood. It was revealed that the suspect was wanted for the crime of 'facilitating a Turkish citizen or foreigner to leave the country' and had a confirmed prison sentence of 2.5 years.
INCITERS IN CUSTODY
In the investigation conducted by the Homicide Bureau, it was learned that the number of detentions related to the murder has increased to 7. It was noted that among those captured were the inciters of the crime, and the murder was reported to be a result of a previous feud. Furthermore, it was learned that the number of detentions may increase as the investigation deepens.
```