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Suspect detained in Hatay for wounding stray dog with shotgun

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This story is from 19 September 2026.

Police teams in Samandağ found an injured stray dog by the roadside, determined it had been shot with a shotgun, and transported it to a vet; the dog is reportedly in good condition. Suspect G.B. was detained, and a shotgun and 2 cartridges were found at his home.

The incident came to light two days ago when a police team noticed the injured dog on the roadside in Atatürk Neighborhood. A shotgun and 2 cartridges believed to have been used in the incident were seized at the suspect's home. His questioning at the police station continues.

Suspect detained in Hatay for wounding stray dog with shotgun

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