4-year-old Öykü Naz, killed in a park shooting in Kırklareli, buried next to her mother

In a tragic incident at a neighborhood park in Demirtaş Mahallesi, Kırklareli, Yusuf Kumsar, who reportedly divorced his wife about a year ago, opened fire on his ex-wife Çisem Çalkantı and their 4-year-old biological daughter Öykü Naz Kumsar. The suspect, who fled the scene rapidly after the incident, was later found dead in an empty field. The mother and child, who were severely injured in the attack, were urgently transported to Kırklareli Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi after initial interventions by local health teams. Despite all medical interventions at the hospital, mother Çisem Çalkantı lost her life, while her daughter Öykü Naz, who was in critical condition, was transferred to Trakya Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi in Edirne for advanced treatment.

Little Öykü Naz Kumsar, who fought for her life in the intensive care unit for days, unfortunately passed away despite all the doctors' efforts. Following this, the body of the young child, taken from Trakya Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi, was brought to Yenice village in the Pınarhisar district of Kırklareli. Attendees of the funeral prayer held at the village mosque could not hold back their tears at this bitter end for a young child. After the prayer, the body of Öykü Naz Kumsar was buried next to her mother, Çisem Çalkantı, who had been laid to rest earlier. The grief of relatives and loved ones at the funeral ceremony made the scene even more heartbreaking.

It was learned that Yusuf Kumsar, the perpetrator of this bitter incident who fled the scene after the attack, was later found dead in an empty field. Authorities stated that detailed investigations into the circumstances of the man's death are ongoing. The Kırklareli Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı, conducting the investigation into the incident, initiated judicial processes to unveil the mystery behind both the attack and the perpetrator's death. It is aimed to fully illuminate the incident by examining security camera footage and witness statements. The investigation conducted by the prosecutor's office is ongoing to ensure that justice is fully served.

This incident has brought the discussions on the increase in domestic violence and femicides in Türkiye in recent years back to the agenda. This tragic event, which emphasized the need to protect women and children who are victimized during divorce processes, was also met with great sorrow by non-governmental organizations. Authorities are requested to increase protective measures to prevent similar bitter incidents. Reactions regarding the incident and calls for justice continue to rise from all segments of society. Experts state that both legal regulations and social awareness need to be strengthened to prevent domestic violence.

This tragic incident in Kırklareli has raised serious concerns regarding the safety of families and children. Neighborhood residents stated that the park where the incident occurred is no longer a safe area and demanded measures from authorities. Citizens living near the park are requesting an increase in security cameras and strict inspections by law enforcement to prevent similar tragedies. It is believed that psychological support and social services must be provided effectively to prevent such bitter incidents from recurring. Authorities announced that they will take the necessary measures given the importance of the matter and will share the results of the investigation with the public.