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Moments of Atlas' death in 'staring' fight caught on camera: He was 17

In Istanbul's Güngören district, the moments when 17-year-old Atlas Çağlayan was stabbed to death by a 15-year-old during a fight between two groups over "staring" were captured on security cameras.

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In a fight that broke out between two groups, including minors, in Güngören due to "staring," 15-year-old E.Ç. stabbed 17-year-old Atlas Çağlayan. Despite all interventions at the hospital where he was taken, Çağlayan could not be saved. Security camera footage of the fight has emerged.

BLOOD SPILLED IN 'STARING' FIGHT

The incident occurred on January 14 at approximately 20:20 on Emek Street in the Mehmet Nesih Özmen neighborhood. A dispute broke out between two groups who were reportedly previously unacquainted after they left a cafe, due to allegations of "staring." In the incident, which quickly turned into a knife fight, E.Ç. (15) wounded Atlas Çağlayan in the chest area with a switchblade he was carrying.

Critically injured, Atlas Çağlayan was taken to Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital by an ambulance called to the scene. Despite all interventions there, Çağlayan could not be saved. Following the incident, the suspect E.Ç. was apprehended by police teams and taken into custody along with the knife. E.Ç. was arrested by the court he was brought before.

Meanwhile, security camera footage of the fight has emerged. In the footage, the group sitting inside is seen exiting. After an argument outside, the fight begins. During the fight, Atlas is seen falling to the ground after being wounded.