Shooting incident wounds several people in Beyoglu District, Istanbul, Paralel.Az reports citing Turkish media.

Police and medical teams have deployed to the site of a shooting incident in the Beyoglu District of Istanbul April 13.

The shooting reportedly occurred on Etibank Street and wounded several people; at least one person has died from gunshot wounds. Multiple suspects fled the scene following the shooting.

Police have cordoned off the site of the shooting and launched a search for the suspects.

Lingering heightened security measures and consequent disruptions to transport and business are likely in the affected area over the coming hours.