"Resist & Release": He Locked Himself in House, Fired on Mediators, But Finally Surrendered After Four Days, in Çatalca

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(Karar.com website, 17 August 2026)

                             Suspect Aktürk with hostage.

İrfan Aktürk, who allegedly locked himself in his house after arguing 

with his family in Çatalca, Istanbul, and fired at Gendarmerie teams 

that arrived at the scene, surrendered after approximately 4 days (!) of 

persuasion efforts.

On Thursday, August 13th, an argument broke out between İrfan Aktürk 

and his family in the Yalıköy neighborhood of Çatalca for reasons yet 

unknown. During the argument, his father became ill, prompting the 

call for medical assistance.

Following this, İrfan A. locked himself inside his house. Gendarmerie 

and medical teams were dispatched to the area. It is alleged that Aktürk

opened fire on the Gendarmerie officers upon their arrival.

Part of the furniture.

Following the incident, extensive security measures were taken in the 

area, and efforts were initiated to persuade the suspect to surrender. After 

approximately four days of work by Gendarmerie teams, Aktürk was 

convinced to surrender on Sunday morning, August 16th.

The suspect, who emerged from the house, was taken into custody by 

Gendarmerie teams in the garden. It has been learned that İrfan A.'s 

processing at the Gendarmerie station is ongoing.