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Greece: Gunman fires at social security office and courthouse; police hunt 89-year-old suspect

A gunman opened fire at a social security office and a courthouse in Greece. Authorities are conducting a manhunt for an 89-year-old suspect mentioned in reports.

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The incident raises concerns about public safety and security responses in Greece, and prompts a police pursuit of an elderly suspect.

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Greece: 89-year-old held after shootings at social security office, courthouse, 4 injured

April 28, 2026

An 89-year-old individual was held following shootings at a social security office and a courthouse in Greece, with four people injured, according to the report accompanying this article.

Gunman fires at social security office and courthouse in Greece; police hunt 89-year-old suspect

April 28, 2026

A gunman opened fire at a social security office and a courthouse in Greece. Police are conducting a manhunt for an 89-year-old suspect.