It was determined that the suspect who attacked the Türkevi was Recep Akbıyık. The New York police raided the homeless shelter to find Akbıyık, who attacked the Turkish House in New York, where Turkey’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and the New York Consulate General are located.
TURKISH AUTHORITIES ACT ON THE NOTICE
According to the information obtained by Anadolu Agency (AA), the Turkish authorities determined the identity of the suspect as a result of the investigation they initiated upon a tip.
It was determined that the suspect was Recep Akbıyık, registered in Giresun population, who has a criminal record due to “injury, threat and possession of drugs” in Turkey, where he debuted last year.
INVESTIGATION ACCELERATED
Turkish authorities forwarded the information to the New York Police Department.
New York police then stepped up the investigation and raided the homeless shelter where the suspect was staying yesterday. It was reported that the suspect was not found here.
In the denunciation made about the suspect, it was noted that the person had psychological problems.
The suspect Recep Akbıyık is still wanted.
“WE EXPECT FROM THE USA TO DETECT THE PERSONS OF THE ATTACK ASAP”
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu stated that they expect the United States to quickly identify the perpetrators of the attack on the Turkevi in New York and to provide the necessary protection to Turkey’s diplomatic missions as the host country.
Stating that there was a despicable attack in which the windows on the ground floor of Türkevi were destroyed, Çavuşoğlu said, “I convey my best wishes to my colleagues who devotedly provide all kinds of services to our citizens, especially during the election process.” had used the phrase.
CALL FROM PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN TO THE USA
On the other hand, President Erdoğan, speaking to the US officials in a speech a few days ago, said, “In America, they attacked the Türkevi opposite the United Nations, they broke the windows of the Türkevi. Why? You were a democrat. “Now, aren’t we going to say to the US’s authorities and security forces from here? Come on, you need to find this terrorist immediately, you need to do what is necessary. I wonder how you would look at it if a similar situation were in Turkey? Now we are the United States’ One of the officials said, “Turkevi is a trust to you there. You need to find this terrorist who broke the windows of Turkevi with a crowbar.”
CONSOLE GENERAL SHARE THE DETAILS OF THE ATTACK
Reyhan Özgür, Consul General of Turkey in New York, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the incident took place at 03:14 local time, and that an unknown person approached the front of the Türkevi on 46th Street and damaged the entrance doors and windows of the consulate with an iron crowbar in his hand.
Stating that a total of 12 windows, including 2 windows of the consulate door and 10 facade windows, were damaged as a result of the attack, Özgür said, “The New York Police Department was immediately notified and the police team was brought to the scene of the incident. The unidentified perpetrator left behind the iron crowbar he used in the attack. We have conveyed to the local authorities that the perpetrator is expected to be identified and caught.” had given the information.
Özgür said, “After the Turkish House building was newly put into service, we have requested from the New York Police Department to allocate a security booth permanently regarding threats to the security of the building. Our request has not received a positive response so far. The incident that took place today has revealed how justified and valid our security concerns are. ” had used the phrase.
Stating that the Consulate General’s cooperation with local authorities continues, Özgür said that the attack in question will not affect the voting process for the second round of the Presidential Elections in Turkey.
TÜRKEVİ IS LOCATED CLOSE TO INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Turkey’s Permanent Representation to the United Nations and the Consulate General of New York are located in Türkevi. There are permanent representations and consulate generals of many countries, including the USA, in the region where Türkevi is located right across the United Nations building.
(AA)