Shootings in Athens: Multiple Injured, 89-Year-Old Suspect Reported
A gunman opened fire at a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens today, injuring several people. Local media report the shooter is an 89-year-old man.
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ATHENS (CNA via Agencies) - Greek authorities stated that a gunman opened fire today at a social security office and a courthouse building in central Athens, resulting in several injuries. Police are still tracking the suspect. Greek media reported that the shooter is an 89-year-old man.
According to the Associated Press, a suspect armed with a shotgun first opened fire at a social security office in central Athens, injuring one employee. The suspect later moved to a courthouse building and opened fire again, injuring multiple people. A shotgun was recovered at the scene. Footage showed at least three people being transported to ambulances. The motive remains unclear, but the gunman threw an envelope containing documents onto the floor, claiming they contained the reasons for his actions.
According to the Associated Press, a suspect armed with a shotgun first opened fire at a social security office in central Athens, injuring one employee. The suspect later moved to a courthouse building and opened fire again, injuring multiple people. A shotgun was recovered at the scene. Footage showed at least three people being transported to ambulances. The motive remains unclear, but the gunman threw an envelope containing documents onto the floor, claiming they contained the reasons for his actions.