1 Person Lost Their Life in an Armed Attack with a Stolen Motorcycle in Sultangazi

In a chilling incident that occurred in the Sultangazi district of İstanbul, an armed attacker arrived at the scene on a motorcycle determined to be unlicensed and stolen, and opened fire on the individuals he was arguing with. Ömer Faruk Dizman, who was severely injured in the attack, could not be saved despite all medical interventions at the hospital where he was admitted, and lost his life. K.G., who was injured in the same attack due to bullets hitting their body, was taken under treatment at the hospital, and their security was ensured. Following the incident, a large number of police and medical teams were dispatched to the area, and a wide-ranging security measure was taken by establishing a security perimeter. Authorities announced that, following investigations at the scene, they launched a comprehensive operation everywhere to capture the attacker.

When the details of the incident were examined, it was revealed that the attacker rapidly fled the scene after carrying out the act and left behind highly surprising traces. In the initial examinations conducted by police teams, it was determined that the attacker left his helmet, a loaded magazine containing bullets, and the motorcycle he used exactly as they were at the crime scene. The findings that the motorcycle was unlicensed and had been stolen previously reinforce the possibility that the attacker made a good plan before the incident to prevent his traces from being tracked. The leaving of the helmet and the loaded magazine at the scene raised the possibility that the suspect either fled in panic or deliberately aimed to create deceptive evidence to complicate forensic examinations. A comprehensive technical tracking effort is being conducted in line with security cameras and the statements of local residents to identify the suspect's identity and escape route.

It was learned that great panic and fear were experienced among the public in the area where the attack took place, and surrounding citizens tried to secure themselves when they heard the gunshots. Neighborhood residents expressed their concern about the recent increase in similar security incidents in the area and stated that authorities need to take stricter security measures. While the death of Ömer Faruk Dizman plunged both his family and his close circle into deep mourning and sorrow, it was reported that the health condition of the injured K.G. is stable and not life-threatening. Forensic teams seized a large number of empty casings during their examination at the scene, and these casings were sent to the laboratory for ballistic analysis. This tragic event caused a societal debate to reignite regarding urban security and the extent of armament on the streets.

The Public Security Branch and Homicide Bureau teams affiliated with the İstanbul Emniyet Müdürlüğü took action to ensure the incident does not remain unsolved, establishing special teams to capture the suspect. A detailed investigation is being conducted into what the attacker argued about with Ömer Faruk Dizman and K.G. before the incident, and whether the incident bears a personal hostility or a connection to a different criminal organization. Forensic processes have been initiated, carrying out a meticulous study to perform fingerprint and DNA analysis on the items and the motorcycle left behind by the suspect. Additionally, law enforcement units have thoroughly taken the suspect's phone records and social circle under examination to determine whether there are any other suspects who may have been involved in the incident. The police requested that the local public also assist as eyewitnesses regarding the matter and report any suspicious movements they witnessed to emergency call centers.

This incident once again drew attention to the alarming extent of armed violence incidents and organized crime activities that have increased in İstanbul in recent months. This bloody attack, which took place in Sultangazi, brought to the table the necessity for local governments and law enforcement to supervise intra-city motorcycle teams. The frequent use of stolen motorcycles as instruments for committing crimes compels security forces to produce new and technological solutions for detecting these vehicles. When the suspect is caught, they are expected to be tried for various crimes such as murder, armed threat and injury, theft, and carrying an unlicensed firearm. Authorities emphasized that the judicial investigation is ongoing and that transparent information will be provided as new developments are shared with the public, inviting the public to be conscious and vigilant against crimes.