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Turkish Footballer Shot Dead in Istanbul

Published March 20, 2026, 20:12
Turkish Footballer Shot Dead in Istanbul

A 21-year-old footballer, Kubilay Kaan Kundaktçı, was killed in Istanbul, Turkey, in a shooting. Kundaktçı was attempting to mediate a dispute between a rapper and his former partner, a singer. The attack occurred when the footballer and his group were ambushed by individuals arriving in cars who opened fire. The rapper has been arrested, while the perpetrator of the shooting is on the run. The victim's mother expressed her grief, emphasizing that her son was trying to do a good deed and was killed. Police are investigating to locate the alleged perpetrator and clarify the circumstances of the tragic incident.