Teenager attacks police station in Izmir – two officers dead!

Teenager attacks police station in Izmir – two officers dead!

A shocking incident rocked Turkish authorities on September 8, 2025, when a 16-year-old attacked a police station in Izmir. The attack took place at Salih Isgoren police station in Balcova district and resulted in the death of two police officers. Another officer was injured and had to be taken to the Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the arrest of the juvenile perpetrator, while Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc announced the initiation of a comprehensive investigation by the Izmir General Prosecutor's Office. The background to the attack is currently being closely investigated by the Turkish security authorities. The incident has caused concern among the public and raises questions about safety. Cosmo reports that the investigations also come in the context of increasing violence in Turkey.

This attack on police authorities is not the only incident that has brought the security situation in Turkey into focus. Just a few weeks earlier, on August 13, 2025, the office of the Turkish daily newspaper “Evrensel” in Izmir was attacked with gunfire. In this incident, seven bullets were found in the office's shield. The representative of “Evrensel” in Izmir, Özer Akdemir, gave a statement to the police and filed a complaint against unknown people. Despite the violence, Akdemir stressed the importance of “Evrensel” standing up for the truth and the concerns of workers and the oppressed, and called for a serious investigation into the attack. Work future informed that several journalists' unions condemned the attack as a serious attack on press freedom.

Protests and police violence

There are ongoing protests against President Erdoğan's government in Turkey. These protests have increased, especially after the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Human rights groups such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have expressed serious concerns about the police violence used against the demonstrators. The police responded to the protests with tear gas, plastic bullets and water cannons. According to reports, protesters are not only beaten but also treated excessively brutally. daily news highlights that over 1,879 arrests have been reported in recent weeks.

In addition, dutiful actions against journalists, such as the recent broadcast ban on “Sözcü TV”, have further exacerbated the climate of censorship and fear. Turkish society is at a crossroads: facing a sustained wave of repression while still fighting for democracy and freedom. The opposition is planning a large demonstration in Istanbul to protest against the repression and for early presidential elections.