Turkish security forces have reportedly arrested Abdulkadir Masharipov, the man who killed 39 people in a shooting at an Instanbul nightclub on New Year’s Day.
He was reportedly captured in Esenyurt, Istanbul, after allegedly being on the run since the attack in the early hours of January 1st. He was reportedly with his son when he was captured.
An image is circulating on social media purporting to be Masharipov at the point of arrest by Turkish authorities:
#SONDAK?KA 39 ki?inin katili Reina sald?rgan?, sa? ele geçirildi https://t.co/fZHRxtpGg6 pic.twitter.com/yvmG0f5UHB
— Posta Gazetesi (@postacomtr) January 16, 2017
During the manhunt, Turkish authorities reportedly detained up to the 35 people.
We’ll keep you posted as more develops.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Photo: Facebook.
