The assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey was caught on video

Ambassador Andrei Karlov.
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Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey, was shot and killed Monday at an art gallery opening in Ankara. Given the publicity-generating intent of the event, the press was in attendance — and captured footage of the moment Karlov was shot by an unknown assailant.

In 50 seconds of very disturbing footage, Karlov can be seen standing at a lectern at the Cankaya Art Center and Concert Hall and giving a speech before a bullet pierces his chest and he falls to the ground. The gunman, who reportedly claimed to be a police officer when he entered the building, can be seen shouting and waving his gun at the crowd after he allegedly fired multiple shots.

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