Greece: Video shows police shooting 20-year-old man during pursuit in Argos

Shocking video footage has emerged from Argos, Greece, showing police officers firing at a 20-year-old man during a pursuit. The incident, captured by security cameras and broadcast by Mega TV, depicts a dramatic chase where two officers pursue the young man's car before he abandons it and attempts to flee on foot.

The video shows the man jumping a fence near an abandoned building, where the officers then open fire. While 13 shell casings were found at the scene, the video indicates at least 21 shots were fired. At least one bullet struck the man above the neck. The footage also captures the confusion and distress immediately following the event, raising serious questions about the seconds that led to the shooting.

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They killed him. Now his body only functions with machines.

The man's mother spoke to Mega TV, describing the devastating aftermath. "They killed him. Now his body only functions with machines," she said. She explained that her son, who has autism and an 89% disability, had gone out for a swim to cool off. "He found he had forgotten his diploma at home, so he got scared, anxious, and tried to run away," she added, recounting his reaction when he realized he had left his diploma behind.

The incident has sparked intense public scrutiny and calls for a thorough investigation into the police's actions during the pursuit and shooting.

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He found he had forgotten his diploma at home, and he got scared, anxious, and tried to run away.