An 89-year-old man carried out shootings at two separate locations in Athens, injuring five people before fleeing. Police are searching for him and investigating his motives.
On 28 Apr 2026 GMT+7, Greek police and local media reported that a gunman opened fire at two distinct locations in Athens, injuring five people. The shooter, identified as an elderly man aged 89, remains at large.
Police stated that the 89-year-old suspect used a shotgun to open fire at the Greek social security office (EFKA), injuring one employee in the leg. Afterwards, the gunman took a taxi to a courthouse building and fired multiple shots inside, wounding four female court employees with minor injuries.
Local media reported that the elderly man left the shotgun at the scene along with a letter addressed to various publishers before fleeing on foot.
Reports further noted that the suspect worked as a garbage collector in Athens, but his motive for the attacks remains unknown.
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Source:cna