What happened?

On December 8, 2025, at approximately​ 3:30 PM local time, a dispute erupted on 103rd Street in the Beştelsiz mahallesi ⁢neighborhood of Zeytinburnu, Istanbul.⁢ The argument, reportedly stemming from a disagreement over a parking space, quickly escalated into a physical ‌altercation and then a shooting. Eyewitnesses reported seeing one individual shoot another in the leg.

Sedat ⁢Arıkan was fatally wounded during the altercation. His brother, Sinan Arıkan, ​sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. ​ The incident⁤ was‍ captured on mobile phone cameras⁤ by⁤ bystanders.

According ‌to witnesses, a shopkeeper intervened and disarmed the shooter. Police and ambulance services arrived at the ‌scene ⁢shortly after, transporting the injured and securing the area.

The Victims and Those Detained

Sedat Arıkan‍ was pronounced dead at the scene. His brother, Sinan Arıkan, was transported to a​ local hospital‍ for medical attention. The extent of his injuries has not been publicly released as of ‌December 8, ‍2025, 8:00 PM GMT+3.

authorities have detained two individuals in connection‌ with the shooting. ​Their identities have not‍ yet been released pending further investigation. The investigation will ⁣likely focus on determining the sequence​ of events and establishing intent.

Eyewitness Accounts

An eyewitness,⁣ whose name was​ not released, described the scene as chaotic. They stated they ‍saw the shooter firing a weapon at another person, striking them in‌ the leg. The witness also believed Sedat Arıkan died at the ‍scene shortly after the shooting. The witness expressed⁣ regret over the incident, stating such events are unsuitable ⁤for the ​Zeytinburnu ‍area and that a life was lost unnecessarily.

Zeytinburnu:​ A Profile

Zeytinburnu is a district⁢ located⁢ on the European side⁤ of Istanbul, Turkey.⁤ It is a densely populated area with a ​mix of residential and commercial zones. ⁢