Turkish Police Under Investigation After Protester Dies
Ethem Sarisuluk was shot in the head
Turkish authorities are investigating the death of a demonstrator who was shot during anti-government protests.
Ethem Sarisuluk was declared brain dead in hospital after being shot in the head during a violent police crackdown on protesters in the Turkish capital, Ankara, two weeks ago.
There has been international condemnation of the brutal police tactics against the protesters. At least four people have died so far. But unlike others who died of injuries related to tear gas and a traffic accident, Mr Sarisuluk, 27, was killed with a l live 9mm bullet to the head, according to preliminary autopsy findings.
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