10 Feb 2024 | 05:00 PM UTC
Turkiye: Lingering increased security likely in parts of Istanbul after shooting wounds one person in vicinity of campaign event in Kanarya Feb. 10
Shooting incident wounds one person in vicinity of campaign event in Kanarya area of Istanbul, Turkiye, Feb. 10; heightened security likely.
Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence in parts of Istanbul over the coming hours after a shooting incident wounded one person in the vicinity of a political campaign event in the Kanarya area of the city's Kucukcekmece District Feb. 10. Officials have said that they have launched efforts to apprehend the assailants, who reportedly fled the scene following the shooting. Police have deployed to the incident site in large numbers.
Traffic and business disruptions will likely impact the vicinity of the incident site and any areas that are subject to authorities' security operation. Officials may close roads on short notice to facilitate their investigative work.
Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear and exercise heightened vigilance if operating in Kucukcekmece. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
