A brutal cold-blooded killing took place in the early hours of Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Istanbul’s Esenyurt district, Turkey. A local resident, Semih Mert K., was fatally shot by two unidentified attackers as he approached his car to open the door around 5 a.m.
Execution-Style Attack Caught on Camera
According to footage from a nearby security camera, one of the suspects approached Mert K. and opened fire repeatedly. The video reportedly shows the gunman delivering a final, fatal shot — a so-called ‘coup de grâce’ — after the victim had already fallen to the ground.
Victim’s Family Devastated
Mert K. was married and the father of one child. His wife was the first to arrive at the scene and reportedly suffered a nervous breakdown upon seeing him lying lifeless on the street.
Manhunt Underway
Turkish police are actively investigating the case and searching for the two suspects, who fled the area immediately after the shooting. As of now, the motive behind the attack remains unclear.