06.04.2025 17:10
New details have emerged regarding the night of the massacre that occurred between two neighboring families in the Serdivan district of Sakarya. In a statement made by the Sakarya Governorship, it was noted that the incident began with a fight between the children. Three individuals from the same family who lost their lives in the incident were buried early due to security measures.
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A discussion occurred between the children of the Özkurt and Yıldız families, who live in adjacent apartments in Beşköprü Neighborhood, 3168th Street, Serdivan district. Following this, Yaşar Özkurt called Volkan Yıldız (44) to his home to talk. The argument that broke out here escalated with the involvement of other family members and spilled into the site's garden, leading to an armed conflict between the parties. In the clash, Yaşar Özyurt (52), Onur Özyurt (24), and Volkan Yıldız lost their lives, and 8 others were injured. Upon notification, a large number of police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. The injured were taken to the hospital by ambulances. Among the injured who were treated, Volkan Yıldız's brother Fahri Yıldız (53) and Özgür Özyurt (21) could not be saved.
3 PEOPLE ARRESTED, 1 PERSON WANTED The police arrested and detained F.K. (17), B.Y. (32), and F.Y. (45) involved in the incidents, and it was reported that T.Y. (17) is also wanted. It was reported that the injured under police supervision, G.Ö. (39), F.U.U. (17), S.Y. (23), S.T.Y. (27), N.Y. (39), and N.Y. (48) would also be detained after their treatment. 5 unlicensed firearms believed to have been used in the incident were seized.
TIGHT SECURITY MEASURES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND HOSPITAL The police teams took strict security measures in the neighborhood where the incident occurred and in the hospital where the injured were treated. Entries and exits to the hospital and Beşköprü Neighborhood were also conducted in a controlled manner. Sakarya Provincial Police Chief Selçuk Doğuş also visited Sakarya Training and Research Hospital to gather information from the police.
CHILDREN'S FIGHT TURNED INTO A MASSACRE New details have emerged regarding the night that turned into a massacre between two neighboring families. The Sakarya Governorship stated that the incident stemmed from a fight among children.
In a statement made by the governorship, it was noted, "On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at around 01:10, an armed conflict occurred as a result of a discussion among children between two neighboring families residing in Beşköprü Neighborhood, which is part of our Serdivan district. As a result of this tragic incident, a total of 5 of our citizens were shot and killed, and 6 citizens were injured in various parts of their bodies. After the incident, 3 suspects who attempted to flee the area by commercial taxi were quickly apprehended and detained by our security units, and 5 unlicensed firearms were seized during searches at the scene and on the suspects. A multi-faceted investigation and inquiry has been initiated under the coordination of the Sakarya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to clarify all aspects of the incident. All necessary preventive measures are being taken by our security forces to prevent such incidents from happening again, and the judicial process regarding the relevant individuals is being carried out meticulously," the statement said.
3 PEOPLE FROM THE SAME FAMILY BURIED EARLY FOR SECURITY REASONS In the massacre-like incident that started with a fight among children and continued with the involvement of families, the bodies of Yaşar Özyurt, along with his sons Onur Özyurt (24) and Özgür Özyurt (21), were handed over to their families under the supervision of the gendarmerie after the autopsy. The funerals of the father and his two sons, who were intended to be buried after the afternoon prayer, were buried in Karasu Kuyumculu Neighborhood after the noon prayer under security measures.
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