Number of detainees in armed attack on Santa Maria Church rises to 51
The investigation into the armed attack at the Santa Maria Church in Sarıyer, which resulted in the death of one person, continues. The number of people detained as part of the investigation has risen to 51.
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An armed attack was carried out at the Santa Maria Italian Church in Sarıyer, Istanbul, during Sunday mass.
Tuncer Murat Cihan lost his life in the armed attack carried out by 2 masked individuals.
NUMBER OF DETAINEES RISES TO 51
While the 2 murder suspects have been apprehended, the number of people detained in connection with the attack has risen to 51.
An investigation into the attack has been launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç announced that one Deputy Chief Public Prosecutor and two Public Prosecutors have been assigned to the case.