Tractor Driver Shot by Police in Ankara
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
10/16/2018 (Turkey) - According to local media sources on Tuesday, 16 October, a tractor driver was shot by police after failing to stop near the Grand National Assembly of Turkey located on Ataturk Boulevard in Ankara. Reports indicate that the driver was heading to the Israeli Embassy in order to carry out an attack and cause damage to the building. Five vehicles have been damaged by the tractor. The suspect has now been detained. Operations by police and emergency services are ongoing.
Those in Ankara should avoid the vicinity of the incident due to the ongoing operations and should anticipate traffic disruption in the immediate term. Members should monitor local media sources for further information.
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