Shootout in front of Ankara court as 26 generals being tried

A shootout has taken place in front of a court building in Ankara, where 26 generals, who participated in the military coup attempt in Turkey, are being tried, CNN reports.

The person who opened the fire was neutralized by the special forces guarding the court building, said the report.

The special forces have blocked the street where the court is located.

On July 15 evening, Turkish authorities said a military coup attempt took place in the country.

Meanwhile, a group of servicemen announced about transition of power to them.

However, the rebelling servicemen started to surrender July 16 and Turkish authorities said the coup attempt failed.

According to the latest reports, 265 people have been killed as a result of the coup attempt.

/By Trend/