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89-year-old Athens shooter arrested

An 89-year-old suspect is in custody after wounding five people in Athens.

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Athens, Greece
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:48 UTC
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Greek authorities have arrested an 89-year-old suspected gunman after a shooting rampage in Athens that left five people wounded. The suspect carried out two separate attacks, first at a social security office and then at another location, before being taken into custody. All five victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to state broadcaster ERT. The motive for the attacks remains under investigation.
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4h agoBBC News (World)

The suspect has been arrested and is in custody.

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