Uncle loses his life in nephew's sword attack in Gölcük, Kocaeli

A tragic incident occurred in a green area on Namık Kemal Caddesi, located in Kavaklı Mahallesi, affiliated with the Gölcük district of Kocaeli. According to the information obtained, a dispute broke out for an undetermined reason between 33-year-old E.K. and his 56-year-old uncle, İbrahim K. This disagreement, which initially started verbally, turned into a violent fight in a very short time. After the fight escalated, it was claimed that E.K. used a sword he had with him to attack his uncle. As a result of this violent attack, İbrahim K. was severely injured in various parts of his body. The citizens in the vicinity who witnessed the incident experienced great panic and immediately reported the situation to the police and medical teams.

The medical teams arriving at the scene performed initial medical interventions on İbrahim K., who was lying severely injured in the area where fig trees were located. However, despite all medical interventions performed, it was determined that 56-year-old İbrahim K. had lost his life. After the examinations and prosecutorial procedures conducted at the scene, the body of the deceased was taken to the morgue for necessary procedures. The neighborhood residents are experiencing great shock and sorrow that a minor dispute between relatives turned into such a bloody and deadly incident. This tragic incident spread an atmosphere of deep mourning and astonishment throughout the entire region.

Police teams dispatched to the region immediately after the incident detained E.K., who was seen as the suspect, in a short time. The sword, evaluated to have been used by the suspect to attack his uncle, was also seized by security forces at the scene. E.K., who was determined to have sustained various injuries during the fight, was taken to the hospital under police surveillance after initial medical intervention at the scene. The suspect, whose treatment was completed at the hospital, is expected to be handed over to the police department for judicial procedures once his condition becomes suitable. Security forces have launched a large-scale investigation to uncover the background and exact cause of the incident.

In the initial investigations conducted by authorities after the incident, some claims arose regarding the suspect E.K. having psychological disorders. It was learned that details such as the suspect's health condition, medications he used in the past, or treatments he received will be evaluated in detail within the scope of the ongoing judicial investigation. Furthermore, this major fight between the uncle and nephew, which resulted in death, was also reflected on the mobile phone camera of a citizen nearby. In the footage, it was stated that there was intense movement in the green area, citizens experiencing panic, and moments of violent scuffle. These camera records are also expected to be used as evidence in the investigation and to contribute to the clarification of the incident.

Following this bloody incident that occurred in Gölcük, Kocaeli Emniyet Müdürlüğü teams continue their evidence collection efforts at the scene and around the suspect's environment. It was reported that the police teams are also investigating whether there was a past disagreement or hostility between the parties. The exact reason why the fight started and what process the incident went through before resulting in murder will become clear as a result of comprehensive interrogations. Following this domestic violence incident that caused a great reaction in the region, efforts are being made to reassure the public by ensuring overall public safety. When the investigation is completed and all evidence is collected, it is aimed to clarify the incident in all its dimensions and transparently.