Armed man holding Istanbul hospital staff hostage: reports

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Armed man holding Istanbul hospital staff hostage: reports
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An armed man is holding a number of doctors and other staff hostage at a hospital in Istanbul, according to Turkish media reports.

The Hurriyet newspaper said Wednesday the gunman is believed to be a patient at the psychiatric unit of Istanbul's Cerrahpasa hospital.

It said police have been dispatched to the scene.

This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources such as qualified authorities and our staff reporters.

 

[Baybars Han]

Probably a psychopath gone mad.

 

[Hammad Arshad Qureshi]

holy shit. I hope situation is resolved soon

 

[xenon54 out]

Its not a hostage situation, its a police officer with psychological problems who locked himself up in a room and threatening to commit suicide.

 

[Neptune]

2 hours of negotiations, it has been resolved peacefully.

It is said that the patient was reported as incapable to bear firearms at August. He is a police officer. No hostage situation, he locked himself up.

@cabatli_53 dont you think we should move this to World Affairs bro.