“The incident was captured in widely circulated videos.”“Bullets struck the villa multiple times without causing any injuries.”

In a shocking development that shook one of Istanbul’s most upscale neighborhoods, a brief moment quickly turned into a series of consecutive attacks after two unidentified individuals carried out a coordinated double assault targeting a luxury car rental company and the residence of its owners.

The incident began in the Beşiktaş district, where the attackers set fire to a parking lot belonging to the company. Passersby watched in shock as flames rapidly engulfed luxury vehicles within seconds. Surveillance footage showed that the assailants deliberately poured a flammable substance over the cars before igniting them, leading to the destruction of around 15 vehicles in a short time. Firefighters rushed to the scene in an effort to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further.

The situation escalated when the attackers moved to the nearby Levent neighborhood, where they opened fire on the owners’ home before fleeing on a motorcycle. Reports confirmed that several bullets hit the villa, but no injuries were recorded, despite the seriousness of the attack, which took place at dawn on Monday.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the company is owned by a man named Selçuk and his wife Dilek. Authorities continue their efforts to identify the attackers and determine their motives. Reports also indicated that the couple has a prior criminal record involving dozens of cases, including allegations related to fraud, threats, drug-related offenses, and resisting law enforcement.

The incident, documented in widely shared video clips, triggered widespread reactions and criticism across social media platforms. Many questioned how such a bold and repeated attack could occur within a short period without any arrests so far, raising concerns about the circumstances and background of the case.