It was determined that the couple found dead in their home in Elazığ was the victim of murder.
It was revealed that the couple Ağa and Hayriye Üykü, who lost their lives in the fire in Karakoçan district, were shot with a gun; 1 suspect was arrested.
Quick Look
- In the autopsy of Ağa and Hayriye Üykü couple, who lost their lives in a fire in Karakoçan district of Elazığ, it was determined that they were shot with a gun.
- While one of the three suspects detained regarding the incident was arrested, Governor Numan Hatipoğlu announced that the murder would be illuminated in all its aspects.
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Why It Matters
The couple Ağa and Hayriye Üykü lost their lives in the fire that broke out on the night of September 8 in the Ürünlü hamlet of Koçyiğitler village in Karakoçan district. As a result of the autopsy, it was understood that the couple was shot and the house was set on fire.
A fire broke out on the night of September 8 in a 2-storey detached house in the Ürünlü hamlet of Koçyiğitler village in Karakoçan district. Upon notice, fire brigade and gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the region. After the fire was extinguished, the lifeless bodies of Ağa Üykü and his wife Hayriye Üykü were found in the house. The couple's bodies were taken to the Fırat University Hospital morgue. During the autopsy of Ağa and Hayriye Üykü couple, bullet marks were detected on their bodies. It was determined that the house was set on fire after the couple was shot.
1 OUT OF 3 SUSPECTS WAS ARRESTED
In the investigation carried out by the Karakoçan Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the incident, H.Ç. (40), S.B. and F.A. He was detained. H.Ç., one of the suspects who was referred to the courthouse after their procedures, was arrested by the Criminal Judgeship of Peace and sent to Elazığ T Type Prison. S.B. While a judicial control decision was made against F.A. He was released after his statement.
GOVERNOR HATIOĞLU VISITED THE FAMILY
Elazığ Governor Numan Hatipoğlu, together with District Governor Furkan Seyman, paid a condolence visit to the family of the couple who lost their lives. Expressing his condolences to the family and relatives, Governor Numan Hatipoğlu stated in his speech that the incident will be illuminated in all its aspects and said, "We have come to express our condolences for a painful incident that took place in our Ürünlü hamlet. There is a very brutal murder committed here. It was first thought to be a fire, and then unfortunately it turned out that two of our elderly citizens were first killed and then a fire was started. Gendarmerie, working very quickly under the coordination of the police and prosecutors, have done all the necessary work to shed light on this incident. As of now "1 person has been arrested. The incident has largely been brought to light, but wherever it goes, our police, gendarmerie and prosecutors will continue to work diligently on this issue. I condemn this heinous murder. I would like to express once again that we will make more efforts to prevent similar incidents in our country and region."
The couple's son Düzgün Üykü thanked Governor Hatipoğlu.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Deepening the investigation and clarifying the situation of other suspects.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the reason for the murder?
- What is the relationship between the arrested suspect and the victims?






