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Turkish Judge Injured in Shooting by Ex-Husband

Published January 13, 2026, 15:14
Turkish Judge Injured in Shooting by Ex-Husband

A Turkish judge was shot and injured inside a courthouse in Istanbul by her ex-husband, who is also a judicial official, according to Turkish media reports. The assailant shot the judge in the groin area but was subdued by an inmate working in the courtroom. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. The organization "We Will Stop Femicide" condemned the attack, highlighting that women are vulnerable even in places meant to provide protection. According to the organization, 294 women were murdered and 297 died under suspicious circumstances in Turkey in 2025.