Armed Attack Against Can Dündar, NTV Reporter Wounded

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Armed attack has been launched against Cumhuriyet daily's Editor-in-Chief Can Dündar whilst verdict in hearing over his and the daily’s Ankara Representative Erdem Gül’s MİT Truck report has been awaited.

Dündar didn’t get hurt in the attack which took place in front of İstanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan. NTV reporter Yağız Şenkal has been injured in his.

Dündar: He aimed the gun at me

The attacker saying “You are a traitor” has reportedly fired his gun aimed at Dündar.

Dündar said, “The attack has taken place when we left waiting for the verdict. I saw him aiming the gun at me.

NTV reporter wounded

NTV reporter Yağız Şankal has been wounded in his leg. His colleagues at the courthouse have announced that his condition is not critical.

The attacker has been taken into custody. (BK/TK)