Turkish authorities reported a terrorist attack at a Christian church in the Sariyer district of Istanbul. According to Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlijaya, at least one person was killed and several were injured.
The interior minister quickly described the situation and reported that authorities were opening an investigation to learn more details about the events.
Bugün Saat 11.40 sıralarında
Sarıyer Büyükdere Mahallesinde bulunan Santa Maria Kilisesindeki ayin sırasında,
ayine katılanlar içinde bulunan C.T.
maskeli 2 kişi tarafından silahlı saldırıya uğramış
ve maalesef hayatını kaybetmiştir.Konuyla ilgi geniş çaplı soruşturma ve…
— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) January 28, 2024
According to the information that Yerlikaya posted on social media and what local media reported, two hooded men went into the church of Santa María de Sariyer with weapons and opened fire on the people who were inside and celebrating Sunday mass.
İstanbul Sarıyer'de kiliseye silahlı saldırı: Olay yerinden ilk görüntülerhttps://t.co/UGMe2pgUoP pic.twitter.com/im661SAf17
— duvaR (@gazeteduvar) January 28, 2024
As a result of the attack, several people were injured and at least one of those attending the mass died, according to the authorities who are still waiting to provide more information about what happened.
The interior minister announced that a police operation is underway to arrest the terrorists.
*This is a developing news story.
