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Turkey Shocked by Murder of 17-Year-Old by 15-Year-Old

Published January 17, 2026, 12:11
Turkey Shocked by Murder of 17-Year-Old by 15-Year-Old

A shocking crime has shaken Istanbul, with a 15-year-old cold-bloodedly murdering a 17-year-old outside a cafe. According to the perpetrator's confession, the crime started with a simple question: “What are you looking at?” The 15-year-old claims that when the 17-year-old looked at him, he pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the stomach. The perpetrator, after the stabbing, handed the knife to his friends, who threw it away. He told the police that he did not know the victim. The 17-year-old was rushed to hospital but died despite the doctors' efforts. The mother of the 17-year-old, devastated by the tragic event, is demanding justice for her son, describing the perpetrators as “criminals” and not just minors. The incident has caused great concern in Turkish society and has reignited the debate about violence among minors.