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Olay bugün akşam saatlerinde Mehterçeşme Mahallesi Gaziler Parkı’nda meydana geldi.

<pPınar Bakırcı, who lives with her mother and 3 children, started staying in a tent in the park after the 6.2 magnitude earthquake on April 23rd.

<pPınar Bakırcı's estranged husband, Turgut Bakırcı, came to the park to talk. The argument between the couple escalated, and Turgut Bakırcı opened fire on his wife Pınar Bakırcı and sister-in-law Arzu Kaygusuz with a gun. The women, hit by the bullets, fell to the ground covered in blood, while the suspect started to flee the scene.

<pUpon the notification of the bystanders, police and emergency medical teams were dispatched to the area. The citizens in the park caught Turgut Bakırcı trying to escape.

<pThe suspect, who was beaten by the bystanders until the police arrived at the scene, was later handed over to the police.

<img id="359857" class="data-image" src="https://sozcu01.sozcucdn.com/sozcu/production/uploads/images/2025/4/istanbulesenyurttadepremnedeniA tragic incident unfolded in Esenyurt, a district in Istanbul, Turkey, as a man shot his wife and sister-in-law in a tent amid fears of an impending earthquake. The shocking event has left the community in shock and disbelief as they try to come to terms with the senseless act of violence.

The incident occurred late in the evening when the man, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly became agitated and paranoid about the possibility of an earthquake hitting the area. In a fit of rage and fear, he retrieved a gun and opened fire on his wife and sister-in-law, who were inside a tent at the time.

The two women were rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but tragically, they succumbed to their injuries and passed away. The man was taken into custody by the authorities, who are now investigating the motive behind the shooting and the circumstances that led to this horrific act.

The community in Esenyurt is reeling from the tragedy, struggling to comprehend how such a senseless act of violence could occur. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice as people demand answers and accountability for the lives lost.

Violence against women is a pervasive issue in Turkey, with many cases going unreported or overlooked by authorities. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for greater awareness and action to address gender-based violence and protect vulnerable individuals from harm.

As the community mourns the loss of two innocent lives, they are coming together to support one another and stand in solidarity against violence. Vigils and memorials have been held to honor the victims and show support for their families during this difficult time.

The tragedy in Esenyurt serves as a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of unchecked violence and the urgent need for society to come together to address the root causes of such acts. It is a wake-up call for all of us to work towards creating a safer and more compassionate world where such senseless acts of violence have no place.