According to him, the Turkish police officers investigate the incident in all possible aspects.
“According to preliminary data, there was no political motive in the attack. However, the investigation is still ongoing, "- said the governor.
The official added that a retired Turkish military officer in the rank of colonel, who lived with a diplomat in the same house, attacked the diplomat.
Earlier, the Foreign Ministry of Belarus said that a mentally unbalanced man attacked a diplomat who was returning with his child home.
An embassy official was hospitalized with gunshot wounds. According to media reports, the assailant committed suicide.