Armed attack at Çağlayan Courthouse in Istanbul

An armed attack was carried out at the Çağlayan Courthouse in Istanbul. In the incident at Gate C, six people three of whom were police officers, were injured. A large number of police teams were dispatched to the scene. As entries and exits to the courthouse were closed, two DHKP-C terrorists, one male and one female, were found dead.

THREE POLICE, SIX INJURED

An armed attack was carried out at the police checkpoint in front of the Çağlayan Courthouse. In the attack, three police officers and six other people were injured. It was reported that one of the injured was in critical condition. A large number of police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene.

The injured were taken to the hospital by ambulance. While entries and exits to the courthouse were closed, Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Şaban Yılmaz and deputy prosecutors conducted an examination at the scene.

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE ALARM

In the attack that took place in front of Gate C of the courthouse, it was observed that the terrorists who were neutralized were lying on the ground. It was noted that two attackers were neutralized.

Additionally, it was reported that medical teams were performing CPR on one of the injured individuals. While there was mention of a suspicious package in the area, attention was drawn to a red suitcase in the vicinity.

FIRST STATEMENT FROM YERLİKAYA

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated, “Today, at 11:46 AM, there was an attempted attack on the checkpoint in front of Gate C of the Istanbul Çağlayan Courthouse. 2 assailants, 1 female and 1 male, were neutralized. 5 people, including 3 police officers, were injured. I congratulate our heroic police officers. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We will continue to share developments with the public.”