ISTANBUL, Turkey: Turkish police shot and killed one attacker in a gunfight outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, and injured two others on April 7.

The three assailants had opened fire at the police, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. The two other assailants were wounded and captured.

Two police officers were slightly injured during the clash, Istanbul Governor Davut Gul said. The attackers were carrying long guns.

Interior Minister Mustafa Cifti said the attackers came from the city of Izmit, about 60 miles east of Istanbul, in a rented car. He also said one of them had links to a group that misuses religion, but he did not name the group.

The Islamic State group has carried out deadly attacks in Turkey before.

The two attackers, who were injured, are brothers named Onur C. and Enes C. One of them has a record related to drugs. Authorities are now questioning both.

A video of the attack showed one attacker with what looked like an assault rifle. He was wearing a brown backpack and hiding behind a bus while exchanging fire with the police. One police officer was seen falling after being shot and then rolling behind a tree for cover.

One officer was injured in the leg and the other in the ear.

The consulate is in a tall building in Levent, a major business area of the city. Officials said there are currently no Israeli diplomats in Turkey, as Israel had earlier withdrawn them due to security concerns and worsening relations during the Gaza war.

Turkey's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said three prosecutors, including a senior one, have been assigned to investigate the case.

Police surrounded the building and closed nearby roads, while forensic teams searched the area for evidence.

The U.S. ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, condemned the attack and praised Turkish authorities for their quick response. He said attacks on diplomatic missions are attacks on global order and international cooperation.

Israel's Foreign Ministry also condemned the attack and praised Turkish security forces for quickly stopping it.