Turkey: Unidentified assailant conducts shooting at Bakirkoy Courthouse, Istanbul, March 24

Event

Police are deployed to the area around the Bakirkoy Courthouse in Istanbul on March 24 following an earlier shooting that injured three people. According to media reports, an unidentified assailant on a motorcycle carried out an armed attack on a bank near the courthouse, injuring several civilians. The motive for the attack is unknown, and it is unclear if the assailant has been apprehended.

Authorities will almost certainly maintain a tight security posture in the area over the coming hours until it becomes clear that no further attacks are imminent. Police have cordoned off the area while they continue their investigation into the attack; localized traffic and business disruptions are likely.

Advice

Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional time for travel through the affected area. Heed the instructions of security officials.