1 gunman shot dead outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul, 2 other gunmen injured, police say

LONDON -- One gunman was shot dead outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul and two other gunmen were injured on Tuesday, Turkish police told ABC News.

The men, who were wearing camouflage trousers, approached the consulate before engaging in a gunfight with armed police and security. Two police officers were injured in the exchange, police said.

The Israeli consulate in Istanbul has been closed since Oct 7., 2023.

ABC News’ Joe Simonetti contributed to this report.