Explosions, Shootings in Jakarta Kill 2 Civilians, Indonesian Police Cite ISIS

Attackers have carried out bombings and shootings near a shopping area in downtown Jakarta, the busy capital of Indonesia. The police have reported that at least seven people - five of whom were the attackers - have died and more than a dozen people have been injured.

The attack, which took place mid- morning, involved three suicide bombers and two gunmen. The attackers seemingly targeted a police traffic post. An explosion also occurred at a nearby Starbucks. The coffee shop has released a statement that read, "We are deeply saddened by the senseless acts that have taken place in Jakarta today; our hearts are with the people of Indonesia."

No one eating or working at the Starbucks died.

The Jakarta Police Department stated that one of the two civilians who were killed was a foreign national. The total number of injured people is currently at 23 - five of them are police personal, four are Indonesian citizens and 14 are civilians.

The Indonesian government is calling it a "terrorist attack," according to a statement from the U.S. Embassy, and has cited the Islamic State. Although the Islamic State, which is also known as ISIS and ISIL, has not carried out attacks in Indonesia before, officials believe that the latest attack could be a part of ISIS' plan to expand into this region of the world.

ABC News reported that the Amaq News Agency, which is closely linked to ISIS, stated, "fighters from the Islamic State carried out the attack targeting foreign nationals and security forces tasked with protecting them."

ISIS has not officially claimed responsibility.

"They imitated the terror actions in Paris ... they are likely from the group," National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Anton Charliyan said, quoted by the AP.

Gen. Tito Karnavian, chief of the Jakarta Provincial Police, stated during a news conference that they believe the organizer behind this attack is an Indonesian national who is currently in Syria, the New York Times reported. The General added that the suspect, Bahrum Naim, is believed to be the head of a Southeast Asian-based unit that works under ISIS called Katibah Nusantara.

After news of the attack surfaced, Indonesians have come together on Twitter using the hashtag, "#KamiTidakTakut," which translates to "We Are Not Afraid."

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has reassured the public that the situation is under control. All stores in Jakarta have been closed for the time being.

An investigation into other potential suspects is underway with a reported four already arrested.