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Turkey: Shock as 15-Year-Old Murders Teenager, Claims Self-Defense

Published January 17, 2026, 15:12
Turkey: Shock as 15-Year-Old Murders Teenager, Claims Self-Defense

A shocking crime has shaken Istanbul, with a 15-year-old cold-bloodedly murdering a 17-year-old. The incident was captured on security camera, showing the 17-year-old being stabbed and collapsing. The perpetrator claims he was provoked by the victim (“what are you looking at?”) and responded with violence. After the crime, friends of the perpetrator helped him hide the knife. The victim succumbed to his injuries in hospital, while his mother expresses her anger and pain, demanding justice.