The suspect wanted for murder in Istanbul was captured after 12 years.

The suspect wanted for murder in Istanbul was captured after 12 years.

02.02.2026 21:53

The suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Vedat Şahin in Istanbul 12 years ago was captured thanks to the efforts of police teams. A fake identity was found on the suspect.

In Istanbul, a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Vedat Şahin 12 years ago was captured through the efforts of police teams.

THE FILE OF THE MURDER COMMITTED 12 YEARS AGO HAS BEEN OPENED

Under the coordination of the Organized Crime Fighting Branch, a study was conducted regarding the murder of Şahin on December 24, 2014, on Vali Konağı Street in Şişli.

CAUGHT WITH FAKE IDENTITY

In this context, E.D., one of the suspects identified as having participated in the incident and wanted for 12 years, was caught with a fake identity and an unlicensed firearm. It was learned that investigation procedures are ongoing regarding the suspect E.D.

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