Karlov was speaking at an exhibition in the capital when he was shot in the back by unidentified man, Turkish media say.
Russia’s ambassador to Ankara has been shot and wounded in a gun attack in the Turkish capital, according to Turkish media.
Andrey Karlov was speaking at an exhibition when he was shot in the back multiple times on Monday evening, Turkish media said.
The attacker let the guests out of the exhibition venue after he shot the diplomat, according to the reports.
Turkish media reported that a gun fight ensued after Karlov was shot.
Interior minister Suleyman Soylu has reached the location of the attack.
“There are at least three wounded people who were taken to the hospital,” Turkey’s NTV television said.
A witness talking to Turkey’s CNNTurk television said that the attacker was acting alone.
“He said that I will not leave this place alive,” the attacker said, according to the witness.
The attacker reportedly talked about the situation in Aleppo after he shot the ambassador multiple times.