19.10.2025 07:50
In the Edremit district of Balıkesir, the suspect, who attempted to escape with a stolen vehicle, killed 2 people and injured 7 others, including 2 police officers. The suspect died in the ensuing clash.
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In the Edremit district of Balıkesir, a suspect shot the owner of a vehicle with the license plate 46 AHZ 090, stole the vehicle, and then fled the scene.
THE VEHICLE OWNER ALSO LOST HIS LIFE
Upon hearing the gunshots, many police and 112 Emergency Health teams were dispatched to the scene following reports from local residents. Health teams determined that the vehicle owner had lost his life during their examination. The suspect, with the stolen vehicle, shot and killed one more person in the Yenimahalle, Akçay, and İkizçay neighborhoods and fled the area after injuring five others.
2 POLICE OFFICERS WERE INJURED
The chase between the police teams and the suspect turned into a shootout. In the incident, 2 police officers were injured, and the suspect lost his life in the ensuing conflict.
STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR OF BALIKESIR
After his inspections in the area, Balıkesir Governor İsmail Ustaoğlu made a statement to the press, saying, "Upon receiving a report that a vehicle was stolen and gunfire was used on Ertürk Street in the Altınkum neighborhood, our teams promptly arrived at the scene, where it was understood that a citizen had been killed and his vehicle had been stolen. The suspect, who fled the scene with the stolen vehicle, later killed another citizen elsewhere and injured five others."
"2 PUBLIC PROSECUTORS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED TO THE CASE"
During the hot pursuit for the suspect's capture, a shootout occurred in the center of Edremit, resulting in injuries to 2 of our police officers, and the suspect was neutralized at that moment. The treatment of the 5 injured citizens and the 2 police officers continues in hospitals. We wish God's mercy upon our citizens who lost their lives in this tragic incident. We also wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Our Edremit Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an investigation regarding the incident, and 2 public prosecutors have been assigned to the case. Once again, I wish God's mercy upon the deceased citizens and a speedy recovery to the injured."
Governor Ustaoğlu visited the injured being treated at Edremit State Hospital and nearby private hospitals, extending his wishes for a speedy recovery.
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