"Backfire & Release": He Shot at a Snake But Ricochets Injured 5 People Instead, in Siverek

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 31 May 2026)

Police sketch of H.Ö. in action...that's E.Y. in back of him.

In  Siverek district of Şanlıurfa province, H.Ö. (56) tried to kill a snake

he spotted in his garden with his hunting rifle, but he wounded 5 people,

including 3 children, instead (!). 

The incident occurred in Üstüntaş village.  When H.Ö. shot at the snake

the ricochets hit R. Ö. (59), E.Y. (31), Y.B. (4), M.S.Y. (4) and F.E. (6). 

The injured individuals were taken to Siverek State Hospital - all are

said to be in good condition. H.Ö. was taken into custody, and an inquiry

into the incident has been initiated.