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Five Injured In Athens Shooting

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A senior citizen has been arrested in Greece for allegedly shooting four people. The first shooting occurred at a social security office in central Athens, where one employee was wounded in the leg. Security footage reportedly shows a man walking across the street with a shotgun in hand following the incident. An 89-year-old man was arrested near Patra, approximately 130 miles west of Athens, following a shooting incident. The suspect allegedly opened fire on the ground floor of a courthouse with a shotgun. Three people were injured during the attack. According to Greek broadcaster ERT, the gunman threw envelopes on the courthouse floor, claiming they contained the reasons for his actions. The suspect reportedly fired at two different locations, resulting in injuries to individuals. Police are actively searching for further connections or details regarding the incident.

A senior citizen has been arrested in Greece for allegedly shooting four people. The first shooting occurred at a social security office in central Athens, where one employee was wounded in the leg. Security footage reportedly shows a man walking across the street with a shotgun in hand following the incident. An 89-year-old man was arrested near Patra, approximately 130 miles west of Athens, following a shooting incident. The suspect allegedly opened fire on the ground floor of a courthouse with a shotgun. Three people were injured during the attack. According to Greek broadcaster ERT, the gunman threw envelopes on the courthouse floor, claiming they contained the reasons for his actions. The suspect reportedly fired at two different locations, resulting in injuries to individuals. Police are actively searching for further connections or details regarding the incident. The suspect faces charges including attempted murder and illegal weapons possession. In an initial statement, the man described his actions as a state of despair. Police operations also uncovered drugs, illegal gambling, and environmental crimes including industrial waste dumping in northern Greece and smuggling attempts in prisons.

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WLS-AM 890 Chicago

“a senior citizen has been arrested in grace accused of shooting four people. The first shooting took place at a social security office in the centre of the capital Athens. One employee was wounded in the leg.”

WLS-AM 890 Chicago

“The 89-year-old suspect was arrested near Patra, some 130 miles west of Athens. Greek broadcaster ERT says the gunman threw envelopes on the floor of the court building, saying those were the reasons for his actions.”

Skai 100.3

“άνθρωπο ο οποίος έχει πυροβολήσει σε δύο σημεία στο κέντρο του Λεωρία. έχει τραυματήσει ανθρώπους, υποτίθεται ότι η αστυνομία το ψάχνει παντού”

NPO Radio 1

“de Grieksman van 89, die gisteren werd gearresteerd omdat hij in Atene vijf mensen had verwond met een jachtgeweer, wordt onder meer beschuldigd van poging tot serimoord en illegaal wapen bezit.”

ERT Voice of Greece

“five people in shootings in Athens says he acted out of despair, but public services he now faces attempted murder charges.”

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