Turkish businessman killed in Istanbul

November 15 2018 08:30:24

Turkish businessman killed in Istanbul

ISTANBUL

A Turkish businessman was killed by gunfire early Nov. 15 in Istanbul.

Police sources told state-run Anadolu Agency that Ali Rıza Gültekin, 57, who is a former owner of a menswear local chain stores, was killed in a building in Beşiktaş district.

Four armed intruders came to the building where Gültekin was with his friends.

His body was sent to the morgue after a police investigation at the crime scene was completed.

Meanwhile, Istanbul police identified the suspects and they are searching to locate the preparators, according to the report.

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