Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov shot dead in ankara, turkey

Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov shot dead
Andrey Karlov was speaking at an exhibition in the capital when he was shot by unidentified man, Russian officials say.
Russia's ambassador to Ankara, Andrey Karlov, was shot in the back multiple times [AP]Russia's ambassador to Ankara, Andrey Karlov, was shot in the back multiple times [AP]
Russia's ambassador to Ankara has been shot and killed in a gun attack in the Turkish capital, Russia's foreign ministry said. 

Andrey Karlov was several minutes into a speech at a photo exhibition when he was shot in the back multiple times on Monday evening, Turkish media said.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova made the announcement in a live televised statement.

The attacker let the guests out of the exhibition venue after he shot the diplomat, according to local media reports. Several media outlets reported that a gun fight ensued after Karlov was shot.

Local broadcaster NTV television said at least three people were wounded and were taken to the hospital.

A witness talking to Turkey's CNNTurk television said that the attacker was acting alone.

"He (the attacker) said that I will not leave this place alive," according to the witness.