The moment two masked men enter a church in Istanbul and kill a person

Tragedy struck on Sunday when a shooting occurred during mass at a Catholic church in Istanbul, resulting in the death of one person. Fortunately, there were no other injuries reported.

Governor of Istanbul, Davut Gül, stated that it was an attack targeting a single individual. The victim, Cihan, was a 52-year-old Turkish citizen who tragically lost his life while attending the mass. There is no information suggesting that Cihan had any enemies or motives for the attack, according to statements from his family.

The attackers, who were wearing masks, opened fire on Cihan, causing a fatal wound to his head. The Turkish Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, described the incident as two masked individuals firing shots at Cihan, with one of them pursuing him with a gun in hand.

CCTV footage captured the chilling moment when the assailants entered the church and began shooting at random. Panic and chaos ensued among the praying congregation as the two suspects eventually fled the scene.

The attack took place at around 11:40 a.m. in the Catholic church of Santa María located in Istanbul’s Sariyer neighborhood. Following the incident, the Islamic State claimed responsibility, stating that it was in response to their leaders’ call to target Jews and Christians.

In a development late Sunday afternoon, the Turkish Interior Minister announced the arrest of the two suspects, providing some semblance of justice in the wake of this heinous act.

The tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning, underscoring the need for increased security measures to ensure the safety of places of worship.