Istanbul Church Shooting

One person was shot dead in a targeted attack at a Catholic Church in Istanbul on January 29th.

The Incident: During a time of prayer and worship, an unidentified assailant entered the Catholic Church and opened fire, claiming the life of an innocent individual. Islamic State have claimed responsibility, the authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. The shockwaves of the incident have reverberated not only through the Catholic community but across the entire city of Istanbul.