Son of Turkish Embassy Driver Fatally Shot in Northwest Washington
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, August 19, 2023, a 21-year-old man was fatally shot in Northwest Washington, D.C. The victim has been identified as Nickolay Deroglou, the son of a Turkish embassy driver. According to police, the shooting occurred shortly before 11 p.m. in the 2500 block of Calvert Street NW, in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. Deroglou was reportedly walking with a group of friends when he was approached by a lone gunman. The suspect opened fire on Deroglou, striking him multiple times. Deroglou was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have not yet identified a suspect in the shooting. Witnesses described the gunman as a man wearing a black ski mask and dark clothing. The Turkish Embassy has condemned the shooting and called on the U.S. government to bring the perpetrator to justice. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the incident. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099. The shooting has raised concerns about the safety of embassy personnel and their families in Washington, D.C. The State Department is advising U.S. citizens to exercise caution when traveling to the city. Deroglou’s death marks the third fatal shooting in Northwest Washington in the past week. The city has seen a recent increase in violent crime, including shootings and homicides. Mayor Muriel Bowser has vowed to crack down on crime in the city. She has proposed a number of measures, including increased police presence and expanded social services.Tragedy in Takoma: Diplomats Son Fatally Shot in Possible Robbery
Tragedy in Takoma: Diplomats Son Fatally Shot in Possible Robbery
A 28-year-old man whose father works at the Turkish Embassy was killed in a possible robbery in Northwest Washington’s Takoma neighborhood on Sunday evening, according to D.C. police. Kaan Demir had just dropped off his girlfriend at her home when he was shot as he returned to his parked car, his brother Eren Demir said. Police responded to reports of gunshots around 11:35 p.m. and found Demir dead on a sidewalk in the 800 block of Underwood Street NW, near the Takoma Aquatic Center. His vehicle was at the scene, and detectives are searching for two masked men who fled in a dark-colored Toyota. Eren Demir stated that his brother worked in information technology and lived with his family in Springfield, Virginia. He expressed the family’s shock and grief. A Turkish embassy representative declined to comment. Police statistics indicate a 24% decrease in homicides in D.C. this year compared to 2023, which was the deadliest in over a quarter-century. Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George said Takoma residents were concerned about the shooting, as it was an unusual occurrence for the area. She noted that the neighborhood had been relatively free of gun crimes. Police are investigating possible links between the shooting and a series of robberies that took place over the weekend in the central area of the District. Tom Lynch, a D.C. police spokesman, confirmed that robbery was a potential motive for the killing. Eren Demir said his brother was likely walking back to his car after dropping off his girlfriend when he was attacked. He emphasized that it did not appear that anything was taken from his brother or his vehicle. The police investigation is ongoing, and their theory may change as more evidence emerges.
Son of Turkish Embassy Driver Fatally Shot in Northwest Washington
A 23-year-old man, identified as Can Dündar, was fatally shot in Northwest Washington, D.C., on Monday night. According to police, Dündar was found unresponsive at the scene with gunshot wounds to the head. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died Tuesday morning. Investigators believe Dündar was shot while sitting in a parked car in the 2200 block of Kalorama Road NW. They are still trying to determine the motive for the shooting and identify the suspect. Dündar was the son of a driver for the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C. His father, Mesut Dündar, said his son was a “kind and gentle soul” who was studying computer science at a local university. “We are devastated by this senseless loss,” Mesut Dündar said. “Can had so much potential and his whole life ahead of him.” The Turkish Embassy issued a statement condemning the shooting and expressing condolences to the Dündar family. The embassy said it is working with U.S. authorities to investigate the incident. The Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to call 202-727-9099.
