Russian Ambassador Shot in Turkish Capital

The Russian ambassador to Turkey was shot at an art show in Ankara, reportedly by a man shouting about Aleppo. The incident has been confirmed by multiple news agencies, including Bloomberg. The Turkish lira weakened against the dollar following the news. The shooting took place in the Cankaya district, and clashes were ongoing at the gallery.

What was the ambassador attending when he was shot?

How did the news of the shooting affect the Turkish lira?