Service driver who responded to armed attack with a stone in Kütahya challenged the attacker

In an extraordinary incident in Kütahya city center, a service vehicle operator targeted by a suspect on a motorcycle exhibited a remarkable resistance driven by survival instinct. A motorcyclist approaching the moving service vehicle for an unknown reason and opening fire succeeded in wounding the vehicle owner, R.Ö., in the foot. R.Ö., who by sheer luck did not take a hit to a vital region at the moment of the attack, managed to reverse the situation by deciding to intervene rather than panic under the shock.

Trying to maintain control immediately after being the target of bullets, R.Ö. moved away from the scene and took shelter in the garden of a nearby school, finding a safe zone there. When the motorcycle-riding attacker followed him and attempted to open fire again, R.Ö., despite being unarmed, picked up a stone from the ground to provide deterrence. This stone, which he threw towards the attacker, disrupted the armed man's balance, causing him to flee and ending the attack.

The details of the event were reflected moment by moment on a security camera located in the area, and the footage clearly showed the attack and the response. The images clearly revealed how the motorcyclist fired recklessly and how the victim did his best to respond despite being in a difficult situation. These records were considered the most critical evidence in the process of the police teams identifying and catching the attacker.

Police teams arriving at the scene checked the condition of the injured R.Ö., learned about the need for medical intervention from the ambulance, and started an investigation. Security units examined security camera footage at various points in the city to determine the escape route of the motorcycle-riding attacker and pursued him. An intensive effort was made to detain the attacker by determining the brand, license plate, and physical features of the motorcycle used and issuing general security warnings.

This incident demonstrated that individual security threats can emerge at any moment even in a relatively quiet city like Kütahya and highlighted the importance of citizens' reflexes against surprise attacks. The brave behavior of R.Ö., who responded to the armed attack with only a stone, created great astonishment and admiration among other service vehicles and tradesmen in the region. Authorities requested citizens to be cautious and avoid disputes with strangers until any suspect is detained in connection with the incident.