 The bombing took place around 10 metres away from the police headquarters, near Demokrasi Square where the governor's office, town hall, Kamil Ocak Stadium and a number of businesses are located.The area had been closed due to May Day and two vehicles reportedly entered the area by crossing through the barriers.The assailants opened fire on the security forces in the area with machine guns, and as the police responded and the car fled, a second car that followed was detonated.