Greek pensioner, 89, arrested following shooting rampage
An 89-year-old Greek pensioner was arrested following a shooting rampage in Athens that injured five people. The suspect opened fire at a social security agency and later at a nearby court, reportedly leaving behind a shotgun. The motive for the attack remains unclear, but the shooter had a history of psychological issues.
- ▪The shooting spree began inside a social security agency in Kerameikos, Athens.
- ▪The suspect was arrested in Patra after a large manhunt.
- ▪He had previously been treated for psychological issues in 2018.
- ▪Gun violence is rare in Greece, where firearm ownership is tightly regulated.
- ▪Athens court staff protested the incident with a 24-hour strike, citing poor security.
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News|CrimeGreek pensioner, 89, arrested following shooting rampageThe gunman’s motive remains unclear.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPolice officers walk outside the Athens’ Court of Appeal following a shooting incident that left several wounded, in Athens, Greece, April 28, 2026 [Sotiris Dimitropoulos/Eurokinissi/Reuters]By Daniel Khalili-Tari and News AgenciesPublished On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Greek police have arrested an 89-year-old man in connection with a double shooting in Athens that left five people injured.The suspect was detained on Tuesday in the city of Patra, more than 200 kilometres (124 miles) west of the capital, following a large manhunt.
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