A citizen of Kazakhstan, Arif Ismailov, was killed as a result of an armed attack in the Fatih district of the city of Istanbul. An unknown assailant shot the man in the head on the street before fleeing. The victim died at the scene.
WHAT HAPPENED
According to Haberler.com, the incident occurred on 31 March at approximately 16:30 on Zeynep Kamil Street. The attack was captured on CCTV cameras.
It is reported that an unknown individual approached the man, fired a shot, and left the scene. The circumstances and motives of the incident are not clarified in the article.
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE DETAINEES
Later, Turkish law enforcement agencies detained two suspects. According to police information, they are citizens of Georgia, who were found attempting to flee in the Edirne district, near the border.
It is reported that the suspects were travelling in a car, but when the vehicle was checked, no one was inside. They were soon found — they were trying to escape on foot.
The driver of the car is also being investigated. An investigation has been launched under articles related to illegal migration and human trafficking. Additional details of the case are not being disclosed.
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE DECEASED
The deceased is Arif Ismailov, a citizen of Kazakhstan. According to sources, he worked as a courier for a private logistics company. No other information about his activities or the circumstances of his stay in the country is provided.
COMMENT FROM THE MFA OF THE RK
As reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MFA of the RK), the department is aware of the incident.
“Currently, the competent authorities of the Republic of Turkey are conducting the necessary investigative measures. The Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Istanbul is providing the necessary assistance to the victim's relatives. The matter is being monitored,” the MFA reported.