Gunmen opened fire near the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday in what authorities believe may be an ISIS-linked attack.

According to officials, three attackers armed with rifles and pistols exchanged fire with police near the consulate. One attacker was killed at the scene, while two others were wounded and taken into custody.

Two police officers were also lightly injured during the gun battle.

Authorities identified the suspects as brothers Onur C. and Enes C., who were arrested, and Yunus E.S., who was killed. Turkish officials said Yunus had “ties to an organization that exploits religion,” while local media and journalists identified the group as ISIS.

Officials noted that no Israeli diplomatic staff have been present at the consulate for over two years.

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