Greek pensioner, 89, arrested following shooting rampage
An 89-year-old man was arrested in Patra, Greece, following a shooting spree in Athens that injured five people at a social security agency and a nearby court. The suspect, a former rubbish collector with reported psychological issues, opened fire at two locations before fleeing and later being apprehended at a hotel. Authorities have not determined a motive, though the gunman left documents at the scene purportedly explaining his actions. Gun violence is rare in Greece due to strict firearm regulations, and court employees have called for improved security after the incident.
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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 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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