E-Haberler 
Emir Çullu, who is accused of attempting to kill Tolga Demirkıran in Osmangazi district of Bursa, made a surprising statement in the courtroom, saying, “If I wanted, I would have killed him. Check my criminal record, Your Honor, and you will understand.” This revelation came to light in the trial where Çullu was charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting incident.
The incident took place in front of Gökdere Hamamı last April, when Çullu, who was waiting with his friends to go to the bathhouse, encountered relatives of Ercan Demirkıran, with whom he had a feud. A verbal argument turned into a physical altercation, resulting in Çullu shooting Tolga Demirkıran six times, injuring him in the leg.
During the hearing at Bursa 3rd Heavy Penal Court, Çullu claimed that he fired shots to intimidate Tolga Demirkıran, stating that his intention was not to kill. Although he confessed to the act, the possibility of Çullu having killed the victim raised eyebrows in the courtroom.
Following the prosecutor’s investigation, Emir Çullu faced charges of attempted murder and carrying a firearm without a license, and could be sentenced to up to 18 years in prison. Despite having an extensive criminal record, including involvement in drug trafficking and currently serving a prison sentence for related charges, the controversial decision was made to release Çullu during the trial.
During the courtroom session, where Çullu participated via the Audio and Visual Information System (SEGBİS) from prison, legal representatives and family members of both sides were present. The victim, Tolga Demirkıran, did not attend the hearing.
In his defense, Çullu denied the charges against him, emphasizing that the shooting was an attempt to scare Tolga Demirkıran rather than a premeditated murder. The reference to his criminal record to argue that the defendant could commit murder added a layer of complexity to the case.
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