Several people were wounded in Greece on Tuesday when a shooter opened fire at a social security office and a courthouse in Athens. The suspect, believed to be an 89-year-old man, remains at large as police conduct operations to locate him, according to the Associated Press.
Details of the Attack
Authorities reported that the man, armed with a shotgun, first entered a social security office in central Athens and opened fire, injuring an employee. Shortly after, the same suspect reportedly opened fire on the ground floor of a court building in the city, leaving several people wounded. The motive behind the attacks is still unclear.
Police Response
Greek police have launched a manhunt for the elderly suspect, who fled the scene after the second attack. Emergency services attended to the injured, and the extent of their injuries is not yet known. The incidents have raised concerns about security at public buildings in the capital.
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