A 21-year-old suspected of links to ISIL and of planning a terrorist attack in Türkiye was killed after opening fire on police during an operation in Istanbul, local authorities said.
The operation was launched in the Sultanbeyli district on Sept. 3 to detain the suspect, identified only as Berkan Ç., the Istanbul Governor’s Office said.
The National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and the Istanbul Police Department coordinated the operation, according to the statement.
Police returned fire after the suspect shot at officers.
He was killed in the exchange, while a civilian was wounded during the incident.
Authorities did not disclose the civilian’s condition or provide details about the suspected attack plan.
An investigation is underway.
