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89-year-old alleged gunman on the run after Athens shooting, Greek media reports

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An 89-year-old gunman is on the run after opening fire in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday, injuring at least four people. The shootings occurred at a social security office and a courthouse, with the suspect reportedly armed with a shotgun. The police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who initially wounded an employee at the social security office before moving to the courthouse. Reports indicate that the wounded individuals are receiving medical treatment, with some injuries described as life-threatening (BBC News, CNN).

What This Means

The incident raises significant concerns about public safety in Athens, particularly in government buildings, as authorities continue to search for the suspect who poses a threat to the community.

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Greek police hunt 89-year-old alleged gunman after Athens shooting | CNN
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4/28/2026

89-year-old alleged gunman on the run after Athens shooting, Greek media reports

Police in Greece’s capital were searching for a gunman, reportedly aged 89, who opened fire on Tuesday in a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, wounding at least four people. Armed with a shotgun, the gunman initially opened fire at the social security office, wounding an employee, police said.

Gunman, reportedly age 89, opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several people
New York Post
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4/28/2026

Gunman, reportedly age 89, opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several people

A gunman opened fire at a social security office and at a courthouse in central Athens on Tuesday, wounding several people, Greek authorities said. A police operation was underway to locate the gunman, who Greek media reported was an 89-year-old man. Police said a suspect armed with a shotgun initially opened fire at.

Gunman, reportedly age 89, opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several people
Washington Times4/28/2026

Gunman, reportedly age 89, opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several people

ATHENS, Greece — Police in Greece’s capital were searching for a gunman, reportedly aged 89, who opened fire Tuesday in a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, wounding at least four people. Armed with a shotgun, the gunman initially opened fire at the social security office, wounding an employee.

Three police officers walk outside a courthouse in following a shooting incident that left several wounded. The men wear dark navy uniforms, bullet proof vests and sunglasses.
BBC News
BBC News
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4/28/2026

Manhunt for suspected gunman aged 89 as five wounded in Athens

A manhunt has been launched in Athens for an 89-year-old suspect following a double shooting which left five people injured, according to police and local media reports. The attacker initially opened fire at a social security agency in Kerameikos on Tuesday, wounding an employee in the leg, police say. He then.

Greek police hunt 89-year-old alleged gunman after Athens shooting | CNN
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4/28/2026

Greek police hunt 89-year-old alleged gunman after Athens shooting

Police in Greece’s capital were searching for a gunman, reportedly aged 89, who opened fire on Tuesday in a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, wounding at least four people. Armed with a shotgun, the gunman initially opened fire at the social security office, wounding an employee, police said.