ISTANBUL, Turkey – A deadly shooting erupted Tuesday in the vicinity of the Israeli consulate building in Istanbul, resulting in three deaths and leaving two police officers wounded, according to Turkish media outlets.
Video footage captured by Reuters revealed the chaotic scene as law enforcement officers drew their weapons and sought shelter while gunshots echoed through the area. The footage also showed at least one individual covered in blood during the violent incident.
The neighborhood surrounding the Israeli consulate maintains heavy security with armed police stationed there at all times. Following the shooting, television broadcasts displayed additional armed officers conducting patrols throughout the affected area as authorities responded to the scene.
