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89-Year-Old Gunman Arrested After Mass Shooting In Athens, At Least 4 Wounded
An 89-year-old man opened fire at a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, wounding several people. He was later arrested near Patra. The motive remains unclear.
Why It Matters
Gun violence is relatively rare in Greece. The incident highlights safety concerns at public offices and legal facilities.
Timeline
3 Events
Arrest of the suspect near Patra after the shootings
April 28, 2026
The 89-year-old gunman was arrested near the city of Patra, about 210 kilometres west of Athens, following the attacks in central Athens.
Gunman shoots at a courthouse on another part of Athens, wounding several
April 28, 2026
The same gunman then opened fire on the ground floor of a court building in another part of central Athens. At least three female court employees were slightly wounded by ricocheting shotgun pellets, while media reports said a fourth female employee was transported to a hospital without physical injuries. Authorities indicated that the motive was unclear and that envelopes with documents were reportedly left on the courthouse floor as part of the incident.
Gunman opens fire at social security office in Kerameikos, Athens
April 28, 2026
An 89-year-old man entered the fourth floor of the social security fund's offices in the Kerameikos area and opened fire after telling an employee to duck. A staff member on the fourth floor was wounded in the leg. The suspect wore a trench coat with a shotgun hidden underneath. Police arrived after the shooting; the wounded employee was treated at the scene with a tourniquet before being transported to a hospital.