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6 Killed in Shootout at US Consulate in Istanbul

Posted Jul 9, 08 4:35 AM CDT in World 

(Newser) – At least six people were killed today in a shootout when gunmen opened fire outside the American consulate in Istanbul, CNN reports. Three of the dead were police officers manning a security post outside the consulate. Three gunmen were also killed, according to Turkish officials. No consulate employees or US citizens were killed, authorities said.

Other gunmen reportedly fled the scene in a white car. The assault was the first on a diplomatic building since 2003 when 62 people were killed in atttacks on the British consultate, a bank and synagogues.

Sources CNN, New York Times

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Emergency vehicles gather outside the US consulate in Istanbul after gunmen opened fire, killing 6 police officers at a security checkpoint.   (AP Photo)
An unidentified man lies on the ground lifeless after an attack outside of the US Consulate in Istanbul today. Armed men killed at least six people before fleeing in a vehicle.   (AP Photo)
An unidentified man lies on the ground lifeless after an attack outside of the US Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, today.   (AP Photo)
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