The Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov was shot today in Ankara.

VIDEO WAS LATER RELEASED OF THE ASSASSINATION……

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A photo of the Russian ambassador on the ground was posted on Twitter after the shooting.

#TURKEY

Russian ambassador shot in Turkey in serious condition. Reason seems #Russia‘s involvement in #Syria

following protests pic.twitter.com/wRzlv03FMS — ❌Shame Turkey (@StopTurkishGov) December 19, 2016

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This is reportedly a photo of the assassin!

He was shouting, ‘Allahu Akbar!”

At least 4 people were reportedly injured in the attack.

BREAKING: At least four people including Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov injured in gun attack at Ankara, Turkey photo exhibition — Lisa Daftari (@LisaDaftari) December 19, 2016

The local media says the ambassador is dead!

#BREAKING : Russian ambassador to #Turkey Andrey Karlov has been allegedly shot in Ankara; condition unknown. pic.twitter.com/WCqChNANZ5 — ❌Shame Turkey (@StopTurkishGov) December 19, 2016

LATEST — Assailant who shot Russian envoy to Ankara Andrey Karlov caught on camera https://t.co/8JwzE0kU24 pic.twitter.com/QdEkLPxXov — DAILY SABAH (@DailySabah) December 19, 2016

Hurriyet newspaper says that the gunman is still in the building.

The wife of Andrey Karlov was seen crying.

There are reports the ambassador is dead.