32 injured in apparent suicide bombing in Turkey

On Sunday an apparent suicide bombing took place in Taksim Square in Turkey, injuring 32 people and putting 5 in serious condition. Taksim Square is a major transportation center for the city and is mostly patrolled by police officers. So unfortunately, 15 of the 17 civilians were police officers. The reason for the attack was not apparent but as an act against society. The attack happened when a middle aged male tried stealing a police bus and in the process he detonated a bomb. Luckily, the second bomb that was found on his body didn't detonate which limited the tragedy. Also, the attack took place during National Day, which is a parade of independence for the Turkish Republic. All in all, there wasn't much more said about the attack and the Turkish society is somewhat in disbelief from this crisis.

Danny Hayes