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February 15, 2026 — February 21, 2026
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Timeline: Multiple Tragic Deaths Across Turkey Over One Week
This timeline tracks a series of unrelated fatal incidents reported across Turkey between February 15-21, 2026, including domestic violence, accidents, and criminal cases. The diverse nature of these incidents—from falls and hunting accidents to murder investigations—provides insight into various public safety challenges. A timeline helps distinguish between separate incidents that occurred during the same period.
9 events · 6 days · 30 source articles
Sun, Feb 8, 2026
Major
Elderly Couple Found Murdered in Aydın Home
Turgut Çakaloğlu (79) and Nuran Çakaloğlu (79) were stabbed to death in their home in Efeler district, Aydın. Neighbors reported hearing fighting sounds around 3:00 AM. Their son, Dr. Ahmet Çakaloğlu, discovered their bodies on February 8 when he couldn't reach them. The couple had been stabbed multiple times in the head, neck, and abdomen.
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
Moderate
Young Woman Dies After Fall from Istanbul Apartment
Kübra Kölge (21) fell from a 5th-floor window in Kasımpaşa, Istanbul, after allegedly arguing with her family. She fell onto an awning before hitting the ground. Kölge was taken to hospital where she later died from her injuries. In a separate incident reported the same day, Dr. Gülçin Bilgin Turna, a mother of two, fell from the 10th floor in Rize.
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Major
Murder-Suicide in Antalya Apartment Leaves Two Dead
Özgür Yeke (47) shot and killed Aysun İnam, a woman he was living with, before taking his own life in their apartment in Muratpaşa district, Antalya. Yeke had sent messages to relatives indicating he would end his life. Family members found the apartment door open and discovered both bodies. Police found a gun and three empty shell casings at the scene.
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Moderate
Hunting Accident in Şanlıurfa Kills Man
Mehmet Çemberlitaş (34) was fatally shot in the chest by his cousin Cemal T. during a hunting trip in İnnaplı village, Birecik district, Şanlıurfa. The shooting was reported as accidental when Cemal T.'s rifle discharged unexpectedly. Cemal T. was taken into custody by gendarmerie forces.
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Major
Two Syrian Siblings Killed in Construction Site Accident
Gazale Şeriy (11) and her brother Ahmet Şeriy (2), both Syrian nationals, were killed when a steel beam fell on them while playing at a construction site in Şanlıurfa's Organized Industrial Zone. Health teams confirmed both children died at the scene. Their bodies were sent to the Forensic Medicine Institute for autopsy.
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Moderate
Husband Found Dead, Wife Unconscious in Manisa Home
Yılmaz Uğur (60) was found dead and his wife Hatice Uğur (57) was found unconscious in their apartment in Turgutlu, Manisa. Relatives who couldn't reach the couple called emergency services. Firefighters entered through the balcony when the door wouldn't open. Hatice Uğur was hospitalized while her husband's body was sent for autopsy to determine cause of death.
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Major
Home Invasion in Gaziantep Leaves Woman Dead
Muhammed Vekil (35) and three accomplices broke into his stepsister Emine Yusuf's (54-55) home in Ünaldı neighborhood, Gaziantep, to steal gold. During the attack, Emine Yusuf was assaulted and strangled, while her daughter Zeynep Vekil (15) was stabbed in the leg and hip. The attackers fled with gold from the home.
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Major
Victim of Home Invasion Dies from Heart Attack in Hospital
Emine Yusuf, who had been assaulted by her stepbrother and his accomplices earlier that day, suffered a heart attack at Abdulkadir Yüksel State Hospital and died. Her daughter Zeynep remained hospitalized for stab wounds. Police arrested Muhammed Vekil and the other suspects involved in the home invasion and robbery.
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Major
Suspect Arrested in Aydın Elderly Couple Murder Case
Şadi H. (39), a scrap dealer, was arrested as the primary suspect in the February 8 murder of Turgut and Nuran Çakaloğlu in Aydın. After an investigation by Aydın Police Department's Public Order Branch, the suspect reportedly confessed to the crime. He was transferred to the courthouse for judicial processing.
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