Chios: 51-year-old stabs 31-year-old relative; victim dies after two surgeries

A fatal stabbing has rocked the island of Chios, Greece, where a 31-year-old man succumbed to his injuries after being attacked during a dispute with a relative. The tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Thursday, June 11, 2026.

The victim, identified as being of Roma origin, was rushed to the Chios hospital after suffering severe stab wounds. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he passed away following two surgeries. Reports indicate the fatal blow was delivered by a 51-year-old man, also of Roma descent, during a confrontation.

The altercation took place in an open area in the Ichthyoskala region of Chios under circumstances that remain unclear. During the fight, the 51-year-old suspect allegedly stabbed the younger man in the abdomen. Authorities have since arrested the alleged assailant and are continuing their investigation into the precise circumstances of the crime.

Police have confiscated a 16.5-centimeter knife believed to be the weapon used in the attack. The Hellenic Police confirmed the arrest and the charges of intentional homicide and weapons law violations against the 51-year-old. The investigation is being handled by the Directorate of Investigations and Exonerations of Crimes in Chios.