The Suspect, Who Argued with His Family in Çatalca, Istanbul, Surrendered 4 Days Later

The suspect, who allegedly locked himself in his house after an argument with his family in Çatalca, Istanbul, and shot at the gendarmerie teams that came to the scene, surrendered after 4 days of persuasion. According to IHA, the incident took place on Thursday, August 13, in Çatalca Yalıköy District. According to the information obtained, an argument broke out between İrfan A. and his family for an unknown reason. During the argument, the suspect's father fell ill. Thereupon, an ambulance was called to the scene for the father who became ill. After what happened, İrfan A. locked himself in his house. Upon notice, gendarmerie and medical teams were dispatched to the region. After the gendarmerie teams arrived at the scene, it was claimed that the suspect shot at the teams. Thereupon, extensive security measures were taken in the region, and efforts were made to persuade İrfan A. to surrender. The persuasion efforts of the gendarmerie teams for approximately 4 days yielded results. The suspect, who was persuaded to surrender on the morning of Sunday, August 16, was detained by gendarmerie teams in the garden of his house. It was learned that the suspect's procedures at the gendarmerie are continuing.