Ankara, Turkey – A police officer has been suspended from duty after a road rage incident in Ankara’s Etimesgut district, where he was filmed threatening a group with a handgun. The incident, which occurred on the night of June 13, 2026, has prompted both judicial and administrative investigations.
Road Rage Escalates to Gun Threat in Etimesgut
The altercation took place on İsmet İnönü Street in the Süvari neighborhood. According to reports, a traffic dispute over right-of-way between two drivers quickly escalated into a physical confrontation. One of the drivers, later identified as a police officer, exited his vehicle armed with a handgun and a stick, confronting the occupants of the other car. The tense moments were captured on a mobile phone camera, showing the individual with the gun stating, “I am a police officer anyway.”
Immediate Response and Suspension
Following reports of the incident, police teams were dispatched to the scene. The individual who brandished the weapon was taken to the police station in a patrol car. The Ankara Police Department issued a statement regarding the event, confirming the involvement of a police officer.
The statement read: “Regarding the incident that occurred on June 13, 2026, in the Etimesgut district, in which a police officer was involved, a judicial and administrative investigation has been launched. The personnel concerned have been suspended from duty, and the matter is being meticulously examined in all its aspects.”
Ongoing Investigations into the Incident
The suspension of the officer underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating the incident. Both the judicial and administrative investigations will aim to determine the full circumstances surrounding the confrontation, including the officer’s conduct and adherence to protocol while off-duty.
This event highlights concerns regarding public safety and the conduct of law enforcement personnel, even outside of their official duties. The Ankara Police Department has assured the public that the investigation will be thorough and transparent.
Further details are expected to emerge as the investigations progress. The outcome of these inquiries will likely determine the future employment status of the officer and could lead to legal consequences depending on the findings.
