Police Hunt 89-Year-Old Gunman After Athens Shooting Injures 5
An 89-year-old man shot five people in Athens, Greece, opening fire first at a social security office and then at a courthouse. Police launched a manhunt for the gunman, who was armed with a shotgun and remains on the run.
Police in Athens are searching for an 89-year-old gunman who shot five people during a shooting spree across two government buildings. The suspect first opened fire at the EFKA Kerameikos social security office in central Athens, then moved to a nearby courthouse where he continued shooting.
All five victims suffered life-threatening injuries, according to Greece's state broadcaster ERT. The gunman used a shotgun in both attacks before fleeing the scene.
The shootings happened in Petralona, a neighborhood in central Athens. Police describe this as an active manhunt situation with the suspect still at large and considered armed and dangerous.
Shooting incidents are relatively rare in Greece, making this case particularly unusual. The advanced age of the suspect also makes this shooting stand out from typical violence patterns.
This rare shooting involving an elderly suspect highlights growing concerns about violence at government buildings. The incident shows how quickly public spaces can become dangerous, affecting anyone seeking basic government services.
Police continue searching for the 89-year-old suspect. Updates on victim conditions expected from hospitals.
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