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21-Year-Old Footballer Killed in Turkey: Ambushed and Shot (video)

Published March 20, 2026, 20:07
21-Year-Old Footballer Killed in Turkey: Ambushed and Shot (video)

A 21-year-old footballer, Kubilay Kaan Kundakci, was killed in Istanbul in a shooting while attempting to mediate a dispute between a rapper and his former girlfriend, a singer. The incident occurred when Kundakci and his group were ambushed outside a studio, where unknown individuals opened fire on their vehicle. The rapper has been arrested, while one suspect remains at large. Witnesses report hearing the singer's voice in the background during the attack, raising questions about her possible involvement. The victim's mother expressed her grief, emphasizing that her son was trying to help and became a victim of murder. Police are continuing their investigation to identify all those responsible.