Breaking News... Armed attack at the courthouse: Prosecutor shoots judge! Convicted tea server prevented second shot

A dispute between former lovers who had reportedly been separated for some time turned violent at the Istanbul Regional Court of Justice 23rd Criminal Chamber. The ex-boyfriend, who is understood to be a prosecutor, shot the judge, his former partner, with a weapon he was carrying.

Following the attack, health and security teams were dispatched to the scene after bystanders reported the incident.

It was learned that the judge, who was shot in the legs, is in good condition. The incident occurred during a hearing, and the prosecutor has been taken into custody.

PROSECUTOR PREVENTED BY CONVICTED TEA SERVER!

According to reports by Ceylan Sever, Prosecutor Muhammed Çağatay Kılıçarslan first shot Judge Aslı Kahraman in the groin, and was prevented from firing a second shot by Yakup Karadağ, a convicted tea server who was in the room.

HAKİME HANIMI SAVCININ KURŞUNUNDAN HÜKÜMLÜ ÇAYCI KURTARDI

Bugün saat 13:00 sıralarında İstanbul Anadolu Adliyesinde görevli Cumhuriyet Savcısı Muhammed Çağatay Kılıçarslan, Bölge adliye Mahkemesi 23. Ceza dairesi Hakimi Aslı Kahraman’ı, hakime Kahraman’ın odasında oturdukları… https://t.co/93XJOULEuM pic.twitter.com/rve4XOY88y

— Ceylan Sever (@ceylanseverr) January 13, 2026

News Source: 12punto