Reports: At Least 6 Dead in ISIS-Related Attack in Jakarta
Multiple explosions were reported in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, on Thursday, including at least one directly outside a United Nations building. At least three people have been reported dead. Gunfire is reportedly being exchanged around the city.
GRAPHIC - more photos are apparent bombing at sarinah mall in central #jakarta. pic.twitter.com/9h0bUONwGO
— Edward Rees (@ReesEdward) January 14, 2016
Gunshots were heard after the midmorning explosion Thursday in front of the Sarinah shopping mall in an area that also has many luxury hotels, embassies and offices.
It was not clear who was shooting but there was a massive police presence, which prevented reporters from going near the scene.
ABC’s Adam Harvey reported on Twitter that police said some of the attackers were riding motorcycles and throwing grenades.
This video appears to show one of the explosions, outside the Sarinah Mall.
Video ledakan di parkiran starbucks Sarinah #BreakingNews #ledakansarinah pic.twitter.com/Q6nbIS2bTl
— Robert Harianto (@robetbet) January 14, 2016
Reuters reports that casualties include both civilians and police. Jeremy Douglas, a U.N. regional representative, is tweeting from the scene of one of the bombings.
A massive #bomb went off in front of our new #Indonesia office as @collie_brown & I exit car. Chaos & we're going into lock-down
— Jeremy Douglas (@jdouglasSEA) January 14, 2016
Apparent #suicidebomber literally 100m from the office and my hotel. Now gunfire
— Jeremy Douglas (@jdouglasSEA) January 14, 2016
Now 4th bomb and gunfight
— Jeremy Douglas (@jdouglasSEA) January 14, 2016
5th and 6th bombing
— Jeremy Douglas (@jdouglasSEA) January 14, 2016
Update – 12:00 am
A bank security guard told the AP that he saw at least five attackers, including three suicide bombers, at the Starbucks in the Sarinah Mall.
According to Indonesian network TVOne at least three explosions were reported near the Turkish and Pakistani embassies.
EXPLOSION UPDATE: At least 7 explosions reported, including 2 suicide bombs. 4 people killed, including 3 suspects.
— Jewel Topsfield (@JewelTopsfield) January 14, 2016
Update – 12:10 am
As many as six suspected terrorists are thought to be hiding in the P.T. Skyline Building, Topsfield reports. Police reportedly say the attacks are ISIS-related. Authorities have confirmed that there have been six casualties: three policemen and three civilians.
Inspector general Anton Charliyan, police spokesman, says no suicide bombers, rather grenades. 3 civilians, 3 traffic police fatalities.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) January 14, 2016
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