Gunshots in front of the Turkish Grand National Assembly! Fired multiple times.

Gunshots in front of the Turkish Grand National Assembly! Fired multiple times.

22.05.2025 22:01

A brief panic occurred in front of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. A person who wanted to meet with an official opened fire three times into the air when he was not allowed to enter the Assembly building. The assailant, who later attempted to flee, was captured and detained by police teams.

A person who arrived by taxi at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) in the capital Ankara wanted to meet with an official at the Assembly.

Armed Incident in Front of TBMM: Fired into the Air

FIRED INTO THE AIR WHEN NOT ALLOWED INTO THE ASSEMBLY

The person, who was not allowed into the Assembly and was reported to have family problems, came to the TBMM National Sovereignty Park and fired three shots into the air with his gun.

Armed Incident in Front of TBMM: Fired into the Air

TRIED TO FLEE WHEN HE SAW THE POLICE

Assembly police arrived at the scene after hearing the gunshots. Seeing the police, the person tried to escape by throwing away his gun.

Armed Incident in Front of TBMM: Fired into the Air

HE WAS DETAINED

The teams caught the person and detained him. An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.

Armed Incident in Front of TBMM: Fired into the Air

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