Three people killed in gun clash near Israeli consulate in Istanbul, media says 

Three people were killed and two police officers were injured in a gunfire incident near the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, media reports said.

Reuters video showed a police officer pulling out a gun and taking cover as gunshots resounded. One person was seen covered in blood.

A strong armed police presence is always maintained in the area near the Israeli consulate. Television footage showed armed police patrolling in the area after the shooting.

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