Gunman, 89, on the run after five injured in Athens shootings
An 89-year-old man has been arrested after injuring five people in two separate shootings in Athens. The suspect opened fire at a social security agency and a courthouse before fleeing the scene. He was apprehended later at a hotel over 200 kilometers away from the initial incidents.
- ▪The gunman opened fire at a social security agency and a courthouse in central Athens.
- ▪Five people were injured in the shootings, including an employee at the social security agency.
- ▪The suspect was identified as an 89-year-old garbage collector from the Athens area.
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Alleged gunman, 89, arrested after injuring five in Athens shootings Topic:ShootingsTue 28 Apr 2026 at 11:17pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 11:17pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 11:17pmThe gunman opened fire on the ground floor of a court building in central Athens. (AP: Petros Giannakouris)In short:A man opened fire at a social security agency and a courthouse in central Athens. The suspect has been identified by local media as an 89-year-old garbage collector from the Athens area. He injured five people in the two shootings and was later arrested more than 200 kilometres away.abc.net.au/news/89-year-old-gumman-at-large-five-injured-athens-shootings/106618428Link copiedShareShare articleFive people have been injured in two separate shooting attacks in Athens, with the 89-year-old suspect fleeing the Greek…
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