The number of people who lost their lives in the armed attack in Mersin increased to 2! He got married 2 months ago

Hasan Sevindik (56), who was injured when M.F.G (30) opened fire on the surrounding people with a shotgun in the Merkez District yesterday, could not be saved despite the intervention at Erdemli State Hospital, where he was treated. Thus, the number of people who lost their lives in the armed attack increased to 2. Sevindik's wife, Syrian national Anna Barakat (41), also lost her life in the attack.

The incident took place yesterday around 21:00 on the D-400 highway in the Merkez District of Erdemli district. Mehmet Fatih Güneş, who was claimed to have psychological problems, entered among the people walking on the pavement with a shotgun in his hand. Allegedly, Güneş started shooting around without looking at the target. Hit by pellets, Syrians Anna Barakat, Hasan Sevindik, Gülsüm Gizem Samırkaş (38), her husband Mustafa Can Samırkaş (42) and Reşat Köroğlu (36) fell to the ground covered in blood.

The suspect then attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head with the same gun. Health and police teams were dispatched to the scene after the notice of the surrounding people. During the check, the teams determined that Barakat had died. 5 injured people, including the suspect who attempted suicide, were taken to Erdemli State Hospital by ambulance and received treatment. Barakat's lifeless body was taken to the morgue for autopsy.

On the other hand, it was revealed that Anna Barakat and Hasan Sevindik had a wedding 1 month ago, and the procedures for the official wedding were continuing at the Directorate of Immigration Management. Additionally, it was stated that the attacker Mehmet Fatih Güneş's life was still in danger.