Revealed: Student Confesses to Killing School Principal
The statement of the student who killed the school principal has been revealed following a tragic incident in Eyüpsultan. YK, the student responsible for the shooting and death of the school principal, was taken to the judgeship on duty with a request for arrest for the crime of ‘premeditated murder due to the public duty performed by the person’. The incident occurred after a series of events that led to hostility between the student and the principal.
The details of the incident were outlined in the referral letter from the Prosecutor’s Office, highlighting the planned nature of the act. YK, the student who carried out the shooting, targeted the vital body part of the principal and fired two shots, ultimately causing his death. Despite reaching a level of spiritual tranquility after a previous incident in December 2023, YK proceeded with the planned act.
In a statement given to the Prosecutor’s Office, YK explained his motives for the shooting. He mentioned previous disciplinary actions taken against him at the school, which ultimately led to a confrontation with the principal. The student expressed regret over the incident, stating that he did not intend to kill but rather to scare the principal.
Following the tragic event, students at the school expressed their shock and disbelief. One student mentioned that YK had not been seen at the school for five months prior to the incident, indicating that he had only returned the day of the shooting. The community mourned the loss of the principal, describing him as a respected teacher.
The incident has sparked conversations about school safety and the need for stricter security measures to prevent future tragedies. The tragic loss of the school principal has left a profound impact on the school community and raised concerns about the well-being of students and staff.
