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Timeline: Multiple Tragic Incidents in Turkey Over Three Days (February 19-21, 2026)
This timeline tracks several unrelated fatal incidents across Turkey during a three-day period in February 2026, including hunting accidents, domestic violence cases, construction site deaths, and murder investigations. The chronological organization helps distinguish between separate stories that emerged simultaneously across different regions.
11 events · 2 days · 30 source articles
Sun, Feb 8, 2026
Major
Elderly Couple Murdered in Aydın Home
Turgut (79) and Nuran Çakaloğlu (79) were stabbed to death in their home in Efeler district, Aydın. Neighbors reported hearing fight sounds around 3:00 AM. Their son, Dr. Ahmet Çakaloğlu, discovered their bodies on February 8th after being unable to reach them.
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Moderate
Hunting Accident Kills Man in Şanlıurfa
Mehmet Çemberlitaş (34) was fatally shot in the chest during a hunting trip with his cousin Cemal T. in İnnaplı village, Birecik district. The rifle accidentally discharged, and Çemberlitaş was pronounced dead at the scene. Cemal T. was taken into custody by gendarmerie.
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Major
Two Found Dead in Antalya Apartment
Özgür Yeke (47) and a woman, later identified as Aysun İnam, were found dead in an apartment in Muratpaşa, Antalya. Police discovered a gun and three empty shell casings at the scene. Family members had called authorities after being unable to reach Yeke.
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Major
Antalya Deaths Ruled Murder-Suicide
Investigations revealed that Özgür Yeke sent messages to family indicating he would end his life before the incident. Authorities determined Yeke shot Aysun İnam and then turned the gun on himself. Apartment residents reported hearing three gunshots around 1:00 PM, and the apartment door was found open.
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Major
Two Syrian Children Killed in Construction Site Accident
Gazale Şeriy (11) and her brother Ahmet Şeriy (2), Syrian nationals, were killed when steel beams fell on them while playing at a construction site in Şanlıurfa's Koçören neighborhood in the Organized Industrial Zone. Both children died at the scene.
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Major
Man Found Dead, Wife Unconscious in Manisa Apartment
In Turgutlu, Manisa, Yılmaz Uğur (60) was found dead and his wife Hatice Uğur (57-58) was found unconscious in their locked apartment. Firefighters entered through the balcony after family reported being unable to contact the couple. Hatice was hospitalized while Yılmaz's body was sent for autopsy.
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Major
Suspect Arrested in Aydın Elderly Couple Murder
Police arrested hurdacı (scrap dealer) Şadi H. (39) as the suspect in the murder of the Çakaloğlu couple. The suspect reportedly confessed to the crime during interrogation, solving the case that had occurred nearly two weeks earlier.
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Major
Home Invasion and Assault in Gaziantep
Muhammed Vekil (35) and three accomplices broke into his step-sister Emine Yusuf's (54-55) home in Ünaldı neighborhood, Gaziantep, attempting to steal gold. During the robbery, Muhammed attempted to strangle Emine while her daughter Zeynep Vekil (15) was stabbed in the leg and hip. The attackers fled with gold from the home.
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Major
Gaziantep Assault Victim Dies of Heart Attack
Emine Yusuf, who was assaulted by her step-brother during the home invasion, suffered a heart attack at Abdulkadir Yüksel State Hospital and died. Her daughter Zeynep remained hospitalized for stab wounds. Police arrested Muhammed V. and the other suspects involved in the attack.
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Moderate
Murder Suspect in Aydın Case Sent to Court
Şadi H., the hurdacı accused of murdering the elderly Çakaloğlu couple in their Aydın home, was formally sent to the courthouse after police processing. The investigation into the stabbing deaths continued as the case moved to the judicial phase.
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Moderate
Two Released on Judicial Control in Manisa Death Case
Two suspects, H.B. and M.B., who had enclosed the balcony of the Uğur couple's apartment, were arrested on suspicion of causing carbon monoxide poisoning by improperly installing the gas heater flue. They were released under judicial control conditions pending further investigation into whether their work caused Yılmaz Uğur's death.
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