Brother of former Turkish FM Mevlüt Çavu?o?lu critically injured in shooting

Prominent Turkish businessman Ayd?n Çavu?o?lu, brother of former Foreign Minister and Mevlüt Çavu?o?lu and Alanyaspor Club President Hasan Çavu?o?lu, was found seriously injured at his fuel station in the evening hours, AzerNEWS reports, citing Yeni Safak.

The incident occurred in the office section of a fuel station owned by Çavu?o?lu in Alanya. Employees reported hearing a single gunshot coming from the office floor. When they entered the room, they found Ayd?n Çavu?o?lu lying in a pool of blood.

Upon notification, large numbers of police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene without delay.

After receiving initial medical intervention on-site, Çavu?o?lu was transported by ambulance to hospital and taken into emergency surgery. Hospital officials later confirmed that although the operation has been completed, his condition remains critical and he is still under observation.

Security forces have cordoned off the fuel station and the surrounding area, launching a comprehensive investigation. Authorities are continuing to examine whether the incident was the result of an attack or an accident.