Three gunmen opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, triggering a firefight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. The two others were wounded and arrested.

Istanbul Governor Davut Gul said two police officers sustained minor injuries during the clash. The attackers were armed with long-barreled weapons.

Turkey’s Interior Minister Mustafa Cifti said on X that the assailants had traveled from Izmit, about 100 kilometers east of Istanbul, in a rented car. One attacker was linked to a group described as “exploiting religion,” though the ministry did not name the organization.

The two wounded attackers, identified as brothers Onur C. and Enes C., are under interrogation. Onur C. has a previous criminal record related to drugs, according to authorities.

Video footage showed one assailant carrying an assault rifle and taking cover behind a bus while exchanging fire with police. A police officer was temporarily hit but managed to seek cover behind a tree.

The consulate is located in a high-rise in Levent, Istanbul’s main business district. No Israeli diplomats were present, as Israel withdrew staff earlier due to security concerns amid deteriorating Turkey-Israel relations during the Gaza conflict.

Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said three prosecutors, including a deputy chief prosecutor, have been assigned to lead the investigation. Police blocked roads and forensic teams examined the scene.

U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack condemned the attack, praising Turkish authorities for their “swift and decisive response,” while Israel’s Foreign Ministry also lauded Turkish security forces for preventing further casualties.