PENDIK, ISTANBUL, TURKEY – NOVEMBER 29, 2024 Tragic event unfolded that shocked the local community. A man fatally shot his ex-wife’s new partner in the middle of the street. The incident happened in broad daylight, witnessed by several bystanders who immediately alerted the police.
In a video captured during the incident, the assailant can be seen approaching his victim and, without any warning, drawing a firearm. He fired several rapid shots, causing the middle-aged victim to collapse to the ground. Witnesses tried to intervene, but the attacker showed no intention of fleeing and was quickly apprehended by the police at the scene.
Investigators believe jealousy was the motive for the crime. Reports suggest the perpetrator struggled to cope with his breakup and viewed his ex-wife’s new partner as the direct cause of his unhappiness. Allegedly, there had been prior confrontations between the two men, but none escalated into violence until this tragic incident.
The case has sparked outrage across Turkey, especially on social media, where users have pointed out the growing number of violent crimes linked to relationship disputes. Local authorities have promised a thorough investigation and assured the public that the perpetrator will face justice.
