Samet Özdemir, a police officer with 4 years of service at the Düzce Provincial Police Department, was found dead at his home. His father, who had not heard from him since 6:30 PM yesterday, became worried and informed his son's colleagues.
Following the report, police teams went to the house on 992nd Street in Aziziye Neighborhood. When the door did not open, they requested assistance from the Düzce Municipality fire department. With the help of the firefighters, the teams entered through the balcony and found the young officer motionless on the floor of his room.
Medical teams called to the scene confirmed that Samet Özdemir had passed away. Initial investigations revealed that Özdemir, who had no known chronic illnesses, died of a heart attack.
He had been experiencing severe flu symptoms in recent days
It was learned that Özdemir had been suffering from severe flu symptoms for the past three days. Investigations continue following his death, but detailed results have not yet been made public.
A ceremony was held for the young officer at the Düzce City Cemetery, attended by personnel from the Düzce Provincial Police Department and Özdemir’s loved ones.
After the ceremony, Samet Özdemir’s body was sent to his hometown Zonguldak for burial.