Two rival families were confronted by a violent clash in a bar in the center of Diyarbakır, leaving one man dead and several others seriously injured. The incident unfolded around nine o clock on a Wednesday evening when tensions between the groups erupted into a melee. Reports indicate the bar was the focal point for the confrontation, with one side composed of three brothers and the other side made up of a larger network of relatives. The scene was chaotic, and the aftermath quickly drew the attention of local authorities and emergency services.
According to sources cited by this publication, several participants in the fight were armed with knives. Three brothers sustained serious injuries during the altercation, and one of them died as a result of stab wounds. A second brother remained hospitalized in stable condition, while the third was discharged after sustaining less severe injuries. The victim, who managed to describe the events to the first arriving local police patrol, was a father of three and reportedly tried to provide a clear account of how the confrontation escalated.
The fight prompted immediate alarms from witnesses who phoned the emergency number. A substantial mobilization followed as Mossos d Esquadra and local police units converged on the scene. Eye witness reports and on scene assessments began to shape the early narrative of the incident as investigators sought to determine the sequence of events and identify all those involved.
Early investigative steps included rapid detentions of suspects based on the victim s description and subsequent testimonies from other witnesses. Within minutes, two individuals were detained by the authorities a father aged sixty two and his son aged thirty six. They were later charged with willful murder and injuries, with the authorities confirming that one person had died and another had been injured in the attack. The charges reflect the gravity of the assault and its deadly outcome as recorded by the regional news service ACN.
The Criminal Investigation Area from the Ponent district is coordinating the ongoing inquiry. Investigators are methodically collecting video evidence from nearby surveillance cameras and pursuing new statements from witnesses to reconstruct the timeline of events. The aim is to piece together how the violence unfolded and to establish whether any additional individuals participated in what officials are describing as a riot situation. The police have indicated they will review all footage and interviews to ensure a comprehensive account of the incident.
Authorities from Mossos d Esquadra have reaffirmed that this murder does not appear to be part of a broader pattern of violence, though they cautioned that more information could come to light as the investigation progresses. In the meantime, residents of Mollerussa a town nearby and Palau d Anglesola an adjoining locality have been reminded that the investigation is active and that future developments may lead to further detentions if new evidence emerges. The force is also examining any connections between the families involved and past occurrences to understand whether this incident marks a standalone tragedy or part of a larger, previously unreported conflict. The public is urged to remain patient while authorities continue their investigative work and to rely on official updates as more facts become available.