A man in a fit of rage fatally shot his former wife with a shotgun at a hospital, causing shock among witnesses.
Surveillance footage revealed the disturbing moment when Atilla Ayintapli, 44, concealed a shotgun in a blue plastic bag before entering a private hospital in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey.
Upon locating his ex-partner, Eser Karaca, 42, a medical secretary at the hospital, Ayintapli attempted to approach her in an office space. Despite her efforts to evade him along with a colleague, Ayintapli pursued them, drawing the weapon from the bag as he chased after them.
Witnesses, terrified by the unfolding events, fled in the opposite direction. The subsequent security footage captured Ayintapli cornering Eser, who defensively raised her hands as he fired shots at her abdomen.
Following the fatal shots, Ayintapli fired two more rounds before hastily leaving the scene on foot, leaving behind the victim’s body, which deeply affected onlookers.
As he made his escape, Ayintapli discarded the weapon at the hospital entrance. Earlier that day, Eser had sought a restraining order against him, a measure that could not be served before the tragic incident.
Shortly after, Turkish authorities apprehended Ayintapli, who later confessed to the murder of his ex-wife. He was then taken into custody for further legal proceedings. This case adds to a series of appalling femicide incidents that have plagued Turkey in recent years.
In a related incident, Serkan Dindar was convicted for the murder of Ceyda Yüksel in Izmir, Turkey, following a dispute that turned violent in his apartment. The altercation, which led to Ceyda’s tragic death, was witnessed by neighbors and captured on security cameras.
Law enforcement responded to reports of disturbance at Dindar’s residence, where they found Ceyda deceased. The incident highlights the urgency of addressing and preventing domestic violence.
For confidential assistance, individuals impacted by domestic abuse can reach out to the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or visit womensaid.co.uk. Additionally, AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) offers specialized support for those affected by fatal domestic violence.
For further information, please visit www.aafda.org.uk.
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