The pirate taxi driver, who was stopped by plainclothes traffic police in Esenyurt, shot himself after the police opened fire on him.

The pirate taxi driver E.A., who was stopped by the plainclothes traffic police inspecting in Esenyurt, shot the traffic police officer M.A.T. with a gun and then tried to end his life with the same gun. E.A., who was learned to be a retired chief police officer. and traffic police M.A.T. He was seriously injured.

The incident took place around 22.30 in Akevler District Fatih Sultan Mehmet Street. According to the information obtained, plainclothes traffic police officers inspecting the street stopped the car driven by E.A., who was determined to be a pirate taxi driver. E.A. It was reported that while legal action was taken against him, his vehicle would be banned from traffic. Thereupon, E.A. shot at traffic police M.A.T. with the gun he took out of his waist. M.A.T., who was shot in the back. While he was seriously injured, E.A. He then shot himself with the same gun. Upon notice, many police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. E.A., who received first aid at the scene. and police officer M.A.T. were taken to Esenyurt State Hospital. It was learned that 2 injured people had life-threatening conditions. While the investigation of the police teams dispatched to the scene continued, it was learned that E.A. retired from police officer in 2026.