Suspect detained over murder of Russia's envoy in Turkey

By  Trend

A 33-year-old female, citizen of Russia, has been detained in Turkey in connection with the assassination of Andrey Karlov, Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, the Sabah newspaper reported on March 6.

The detained woman, named Ekaterina, had close contact with the killer of the Russian ambassador, according to the newspaper.

Previously three suspects, including two police officers, were arrested in connection with the assassination of Andrey Karlov.

Andrey Karlov died after being fatally wounded in an armed assault in an art gallery in Ankara late Dec. 19, 2016. Three other people were injured in the attack.

The killer, Mevlut Mert Altintas, was eliminated. The Russian Foreign Ministry called the incident an act of terrorism.