2 masked assailants attach a church in Istanbul and kill 1 person

Two masked assailants attacked a church in Istanbul during Sunday services, killing one person, Turkish officials said.

According to a statement from Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, the armed assailants attacked the Santa Maria Church in the Sariyer district at 11:40 am local time.

An investigation has been opened and authorities are working on capturing the assailants, Yerlikaya said.