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ISTANBUL — Turkish media reports say shots were fired at a security booth outside the U.S. Embassy in the capital of Ankara.
Private Ihlas news agency said four to five rounds were fired from a moving white car and targeted security booth outside Gate 6 early Monday. It said one bullet hit a window but no one has been hurt.
The U.S. mission is closed this week as Turkey celebrates the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
Police were dispatched after the shooting about 5 a.m. and were searching for the car.

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