Greece Arrests 89-Year-Old Man After Double Shooting Leaves Five Injured Police in Greece have arrested an 89-year-old man after a double shooting that left five people injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with the suspect initially opening fire at a social security agency in Athens before travelling to a courthouse nearby where another four people were shot. The motive for the attack is not yet clear and police are investigating.
The suspect, who was reportedly carrying two firearms, including a shotgun and a .38 calibre revolver, was arrested at a hotel in Patras after fleeing the scene of the crime. Local media reports suggest that the suspect had entered buildings with a shotgun concealed under his coat. An eyewitness described seeing the suspect firing at the ground before leaving on foot.
The five people injured in the shootings were left with non-life-threatening injuries and are receiving medical attention. The suspect’s niece contacted authorities after recognising him as the man involved, according to state broadcaster ERT reports. The head of the judiciary employees’ union in Athens reported that four women working at a small claims court were slightly injured.
Greece has strict regulations on firearm ownership, but gun violence is relatively rare in the country. Police are continuing to investigate the motive behind the attack and have confirmed that no one was killed in the incident.
The incident highlights the potential for violent crime in even the most unlikely of circumstances, with authorities urging calm and cooperation from the public as they work to piece together the events surrounding the shooting.
Police say they will continue to question the suspect and gather evidence before making any further statements on the case.
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