2 Killed in Car Bombing in Turkish City; 2 Attackers Dead

2 Killed in Car Bombing in Turkish City; 2 Attackers Dead
Emergency services stand at the scene of an explosion, in Izmir, Turkey on Jan. 5, 2017. AP
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IZMIR, Turkey—A car bomb struck near a courthouse in the western Turkish city of Izmir Thursday that was followed by a shootout between three of the assailants and police. A police officer and a courthouse employee were killed while the gunfight left two of the assailants dead.

The explosion occurred near a courthouse entrance that is used by judges, prosecutors and other employees.

<del>Cars burn after a car bomb explosion in Izmir, Turkey on Jan. 5, 2017. (DHA-Depo Photos via AP)</del>
Cars burn after a car bomb explosion in Izmir, Turkey on Jan. 5, 2017. (DHA-Depo Photos via AP)