Following a wedding ceremony in northern Turkey, the newlywed couple was being escorted home when a relative from the bride's side fired a celebratory shot. The groom, 23-year-old Ali K., was struck and killed, Turkish media reported on 27/8.

Police arrested the 47-year-old woman and discovered two handguns in her garden. Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the incident.

A wedding venue in Turkey. Photo: Daily Sabah

A wedding venue in Turkey. Photo: Daily Sabah

Celebratory gunfire is a common occurrence at weddings in the Black Sea region of northern Turkey.

Last week, a man was killed and two others injured by celebratory gunfire in Trabzon province, northeastern Turkey, before a wedding ceremony even began. The wedding was canceled, and two people, including a police officer, were arrested in connection with the incident.

Huyen Le (AFP)