Mevlut Mert Altintas
Turkish police officer who assassinated Andrei Karlov
Mevlut Mert Altintas (June 24, 1994 - December 19, 2016) was a Turkish police officer, he worked in the Turkish Security Agency, Ministry of riot police for two and a half years. He shot and killed Russian Ambassador Andrei Karlov in Turkey December 19, 2016 in the Turkish city of Ankara.[1]
Mevlut Mert Altintas | |
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Born | |
Died | December 19, 2016 | (aged 22)
Nationality | Turkish |
Occupation | Police officer |
Years active | 2014 - 2016 |
References
change- ↑ "Mevlut Mert Altintas: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". BBC News. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2016.