Hostage taking in the Istanbul courthouse ended with the death of both attackers and the prosecutor they held captive for about seven hours. The two individuals, claiming a left-wing movement, the Revolutionary Party-Front for the Liberation of the People (DHKP C), classified as a terrorist organization by Turkey, demanding that the police be brought before a 'court people '' for the death of a young demonstrator, reached by a firing tear gas. According to the Turkish authorities, individuals were able to enter the building by posing for lawyers.
'' We will conduct a thorough investigation to determine if there were flaws '', said the Turkish Prime Minister. Ahmet Davutoğlu also held that this attack was not intended as justice, but all citizens of Turkey. '' No one should doubt that we will continue to fight terrorism with determination. ''
Police said they launched the assault after hearing gunshots in the court. The prosecutor investigating the death of young protester was shot three times in the head and two in the body, but the origin of the fire remains unclear. He succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
From our correspondent in Istanbul, Bora Bayraktar: "The attackers were killed and the drama ended in blood. But questions remain: How will these men have managed to get the gun in the courthouse? Could the Police to end this hostage by negotiation?
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