He was wanted for murder: He was caught 8 months later during a condolence visit
Quick Look
- On February 3, at 06.30, Sinan Ümit, who worked in a factory in Bornova Atatürk District, was attacked by a person who got out of a car after leaving his house to go to work, and died at Ege University Hospital, where he was injured.
- After a 4-day pursuit, Izmir Police Department detained the suspects hiding in a farm in Aydın İncirliova Borderteke District, and during the operation, it was determined that they carried out the incident under the instructions of the organized crime group managed by Sercan Sayal.
- A total of 16 suspects were arrested in the operations that were later expanded.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The incident took place on February 3, at 06.30 in Bornova Atatürk District. Sinan Ümit, who worked as a worker in the factory, was attacked by a person who got out of a car after leaving his house to go to work, and he died at Ege University Hospital, where he was injured.
The incident took place at around 06.30 on February 3 in Atatürk District of Bornova district.
Sinan Ümit, who worked as a worker in the factory, was attacked by a person who got out of a car when he left his house to go to work.
Ümit, who was seriously injured, died at Ege University Hospital where he was taken.
Izmir Police Department, which started an investigation after the murder, determined that the murder suspects were hiding in a farm in the Limitteke District of Aydın's Incirliova district, as a result of 4 days of technical and physical follow-up. During the operation, farm owner C.P. E.M., İ.B., and B.T., who were determined to be hiding on the farm, were taken into custody on February 7. During the continuation of the operation, E.M. and İ.B. were identified as the perpetrators of the incident. and B.T. carried out the incident in accordance with the instructions of the organized crime group managed by Sercan Sayal, who is detained in Greece, and the members of the organization helped to kidnap and hide the perpetrators.
Thereupon, 12 more suspects were detained in the expanded operations. C.P., E.M., İ.B. A total of 16 suspects, including Arándola and B.T., were arrested in court after their procedures at the police station.
FUGITIVE SUSPECT WAS CAUGHT DURING A CONDOLENCE VISIT
In the continuation of the investigation, a search warrant was issued as a suspect against businessman Levent Demir, the gallery manager, who was alleged to have taken the suspects caught on the farm from Nazilli district to Incirliova upon the request of a person. Demir, who is said to have been on the run for 8 months, was caught by police teams in Ovaeymir District of Efeler district, where he went for a condolence visit last night.
ARRESTED
The suspect, who was taken into custody, was transferred to Aydın Courthouse after his procedures at the police station. Demir was arrested by the Izmir Criminal Court of Peace, where he was connected via SEGBİS method.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A lawsuit will be filed against Levent Demir and the court process will begin.
Very likely · Within weeks
Court hearings will continue for the 16 suspects arrested at Aydın Courthouse.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the identity of the person who got out of the car that committed the shooting?
- Who are the other members of the organized crime group and are they still at large?
- What is the basic evidence why Levent Demir is wanted as a suspect?
