08.05.2026 18:43
A woman in Beyoğlu was attacked with a gun by her ex-boyfriend, who is alleged to have come from Bursa to Istanbul. The woman was wounded in the temple and taken to the hospital for treatment, while the suspect, who fled by taxi after the incident, was caught by police. The suspect, detained in connection with the incident captured on security cameras, was referred to the courthouse on charges of "attempted premeditated murder."
Esin A. (32), living in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district, was subjected to an armed attack by her ex-boyfriend Kadir K. (32), who allegedly came from Bursa to Istanbul. The woman, shot in the temple, was taken to the hospital, and it was learned that her health condition is good. The suspect, who fled after the incident, was caught by the Beyoğlu Public Order Bureau teams and sent to the courthouse. The moment of the attack was captured on security cameras.
ARGUMENT TURNED INTO ARMED ATTACK
The incident occurred on Thursday, May 7, around 01:45 in the Fetihtepe neighborhood. According to claims, Kadir K. encountered his ex-girlfriend Esin A. on the street. The argument that started between the parties quickly escalated, and the suspect fired at the young woman with the gun he had on him.
Esin A., injured in the temple, was taken to the hospital after initial intervention by health teams who arrived at the scene upon reports from bystanders.
"CAME FROM BURSA TO ISTANBUL"
It was learned that the woman, who was taken under treatment, was conscious and not in life-threatening condition. Police teams determined during the hospital statement that Esin A. stated the attack was carried out by her ex-boyfriend Kadir K. and that the suspect came from Bursa to Istanbul for the incident.
CAPTURED ON SECURITY CAMERAS
Teams examining the scene found 3 empty casings and also reviewed the surrounding security cameras. The footage showed the woman trying to escape during the attack being chased by the suspect. It was learned that Kadir K., who was determined to have fled by taxi after the incident, had a prior record of 3 crimes.
BEYOĞLU PUBLIC ORDER POLICE CAUGHT HIM
The suspect, quickly apprehended by the Beyoğlu Public Order Bureau teams, was sent to the courthouse on the charge of "attempted intentional murder" after police procedures.