Greece shooting in central Athens leaves several wounded
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- An 89-year-old gunman opened fire at a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, injuring at least four people before fleeing the scene.
- The gunman initially shot an employee in the leg at the social security office and later fired inside a courthouse, where three female court employees were slightly wounded by ricocheting pellets.
- Authorities found the shotgun used in the attacks, and the gunman reportedly left envelopes with documents at the courthouse, which may explain his motives.
- Police are actively searching for the suspect, who was seen calmly carrying the weapon in security footage and was wearing a trench coat to hide the shotgun.
- Gun violence is rare in Greece due to strict firearm regulations, making this incident particularly unusual.
