Argos: Brain Scan Shows Fatal Bullet That Struck 20-Year-Old

A 20-year-old man has died days after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head during a police pursuit in Argos, Greece. The incident, which occurred early Wednesday, July 8, has left many questions unanswered, with two police officers now in pre-trial detention.

The young man had been on life support in the intensive care unit at KAT Hospital. His condition deteriorated, and he passed away early Sunday, July 12. Authorities have charged the officers with attempted homicide with potential intent and violations of weapons laws related to the shooting.

Forensic imaging obtained by Star TV reportedly shows a bullet lodged in the 20-year-old's brain. The lawyer representing the victim's mother stated that the bullet's intact condition suggests a direct shot, not a ricochet. Medical reports also confirm the presence of a foreign object consistent with a projectile in the victim's skull.

Investigators found 13 shell casings at the scene. Police claim the deceased was carrying an air rifle, which has been seized for ballistic analysis. This analysis is expected to determine whether the police fired warning shots or aimed directly at the driver.

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From the image the tomography gives us, it is not apparent that (the bullet) is from a ricochet because it is whole. It does not seem to be a part of it. It is reasonably and directly inferred that it is a direct shot.