Manhunt for Suspected Gunman Aged 89 as Five Wounded in Athens

Athens is on high alert as law enforcement agencies conduct a manhunt for an 89-year-old gunman responsible for a shooting spree that left five individuals injured. The elderly suspect first opened fire at a social security office in Petralona, striking an employee, before moving to a courthouse in Ampelokipi where four more people were wounded. The attacker fled the scene, leaving behind a shotgun.

Police have cordoned off both locations and are actively investigating the motive behind this shocking incident. While the suspect remains at large, initial reports suggest he entered the buildings carrying a shotgun concealed beneath his coat. The victims, a man and four women, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The head of the judiciary employees' union in Athens, Stratis Dounias, confirmed that the four women injured at the courthouse suffered minor wounds.

This event is particularly concerning given that gun violence is relatively rare in Greece. Although firearm ownership is permitted, it is subject to stringent regulations. The fact that an elderly individual managed to carry out such an attack raises questions about how the weapon was obtained and the circumstances leading up to the incident. Authorities are working diligently to apprehend the suspect and understand the reasons behind his actions.

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Four women working at the small claims court were slightly injured.