Russian Ambassador to Turkey Gunned Down at Gallery Assailant reportedly killed after shouting 'don't forget about Aleppo,' killing Andrei Karlov By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Dec 19, 2016 10:50 AM CST Updated Dec 19, 2016 11:38 AM CST 175 comments Comments The gunman in Monday's shooting in Turkey. (AP/BURHAN OZBILICI) (Newser) – Russia's ambassador to Turkey was shot and killed Monday while making a speech in the Turkish capital of Ankara, the Russian Foreign Ministry is confirming, per the AP. Andrei Karlov was hit while inside an art gallery. Karlov was several minutes into his speech when a man wearing a suit and tie shouted "Allahu akbar" and fired at least eight shots, according to an AP photographer in the audience. The BBC reports that the assassin also shouted, "Don't forget about Aleppo, don't forget about Syria." Police then reportedly shot and killed the assailant. In the ongoing Syrian war, Turkey opposes the regime of Bashar al-Assad, while Russia supports him. My Take on This Story Report a story error Show results without voting | 6% Hilarious 11% Intriguing 22% Depressing 11% Brilliant 47% Scary 3% Ridiculous