Taxi horror: Father puts gun to head for child
A terrifying incident occurred yesterday evening in Konak District, where an unidentified person held a taxi driver at gunpoint and demanded money. The incident took place in the Eşrefpaşa district when the suspect got into Tayfun Özisisçiler’s taxi and asked to be taken to Bayraklı. However, on the way to Bayraklı, the suspect pulled out a gun, held it to the driver’s head, and demanded all of his money.
Frightened, Özisisçiler handed over all the money he had to the suspect. Despite complying with the demands, the attacker then asked for more money and forced the driver out of the vehicle. As the suspect locked the car’s door and tried to flee the scene, Özisisçiler quickly escaped and made his way to the police station to report the incident, providing camera footage as evidence.
The camera footage captured the terrifying moments of the incident, showing the suspect threatening the driver with a gun and demanding money before fleeing the scene. In the footage, the attacker can be heard claiming that he committed the crime for the sake of his child, while the shaken taxi driver expressed his fear and stated that he had recently started working.
Following the incident, Erkan Ozkan, the President of the Izmir Drivers and Automobile Tradesman Chamber, stressed the importance of having cameras in vehicles for security and evidence. He expressed confidence that the police would swiftly capture the suspect and emphasized the need for a swift resolution to ensure the safety and security of drivers in Izmir.
As investigations continue into the incident, it serves as a reminder of the potential dangers faced by taxi drivers and the importance of security measures such as cameras in vehicles. Authorities are working to apprehend the suspect and ensure justice is served in this alarming case.
