At least 39 people were killed and 69 injured when a gunman opened fire in an Istanbul nightclub packed with revellers celebrating the New Year early Sunday, Turkish officials say.A manhunt is underway for the attacker, who struck the popular Reina nightclub—an upscale waterfront nightspot, popular with celebrities and foreigners—at about 1:15 a.m. local time, officials say.
"Our security forces have started the necessary operations. God willing, he will be caught in a short period of time," said Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, calling the attack an act of terrorism. Sixteen of the twenty-one victims identified so far are foreigners, said Soylu, with four of the injured in critical condition.Read more on VICE News
"Our security forces have started the necessary operations. God willing, he will be caught in a short period of time," said Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, calling the attack an act of terrorism. Sixteen of the twenty-one victims identified so far are foreigners, said Soylu, with four of the injured in critical condition.Read more on VICE News