Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov Shot and Killed - Gunman Shouting "Allahu Akbar"! Mike Vance December 19, 2016 News Today in Ankara, the Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov was shot and killed. The shooter was shouting, "Allahu Akbar" while shooting the victim. #TURKEYRussian ambassador shot in Turkey in serious condition. Reason seems #Russia's involvement in #Syria following protests pic.twitter.com/wRzlv03FMS — Support Armenia 🇦🇲 (@SupportArmenia) December 19, 2016 Four people were injured in the attack. Here are some photos of the assassin. According to local reports the gunman is still in the building. #BREAKING: #Hurriyet newspaper says that the gunman is still in the building. #Russian #Ambassador Andrey Karlov to Turkey shot in #Ankara. pic.twitter.com/aLiCTBxBd4 — Djan Erik 🛡 (@kocyildirim) December 19, 2016