Athens Shootings: Gunman, 89, Arrested After Attacks at EFKA and Court
Details of the Athens Shooting Incident
Overview of the Attacks
ATHENS, April 28 (Reuters) - Police arrested an 89-year-old suspected of wounding five people in two separate gun attacks in Athens on Tuesday, the Greek citizens' protection ministry said.
Attack at EFKA Social Security Agency
A man opened fire with a shotgun at a branch of Greece’s EFKA social security agency, wounding an employee in the leg, police said.
Attack at the Court Building
The gunman then travelled by taxi to a court building, where he fired several shots inside, lightly wounding four female court clerks, according to police, court officials and the judiciary employees' union.
Aftermath and Escape
The gunman left the shotgun at the scene, along with letters addressed to newspapers, and fled on foot, media reported.
Investigation and Arrest
Discovery and Identification of the Suspect
During the arrest, a second weapon was found, local media reported. Media identified the suspect as a garbage collector from the Athens area.
Police Response and Motive
Police have not commented on a possible motive.
Location of Arrest
The man was arrested in a hotel in Patras, some 200 km from Athens.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Ivana Sekularac and Daria Sito-Sucic; Editing by Alex Richardson and Alison Williams)
