Turkish policeman fatally shoots Russia's ambassador to Turkey

The gunman appeared to condemn Russia's military role in Syria, shouting: "Don't forget Aleppo! Don't forget Syria!".

Andrei Karlov, the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, speaks at a photo exhibition in Ankara, moments before a gunman opened fire on him. (Photo | AP)

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20 Dec 2016, 5:01 am

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An unnamed gunman gestures after shooting the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, at a photo gallery. (Photo | AP)

The gunman appeared to condemn Russia's military role in Syria, shouting: 'Don't forget Aleppo! Don't forget Syria!'. (Photo | AP)

The assassination came after days of protests by Turks angry over Russia's support for President Bashar Assad in the Syrian conflict. (Photo | AP)

Russian Ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, on the ground after being shot. (Photo | AP)

People crouch in a corner after Andrei Karlov, the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, was shot. (Photo | AP)

Spectators being evacuated after the shooting. (Photo | AP)

Turkish police officers cordon off the area close to the photo gallery where the incident took place. (Photo | AP)

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