• An 89-year-old man opened fire at a social security office and a courthouse in Athens.
• Four people were reported injured, with the suspect later apprehended in Patras.
• The motive for the shootings remains unclear, but grievances over pensions are suspected.
• Gun violence is rare in Greece, where firearm ownership is tightly regulated.

A shooting incident occurred in Athens on Tuesday, where an 89-year-old man opened fire at a social security office and later at a courthouse, injuring several individuals. The gunman is reported to have first fired a shotgun in the social security office located in the Kerameikos area, wounding an employee. Following this, he proceeded to a courthouse where additional shootings occurred, resulting in numerous injuries, according to Indiatimes and SCMP.

Police engaged in a manhunt and successfully arrested the suspect in Patras, about 200 kilometers away from Athens, after several hours. During his arrest, he was found with a weapon and paperwork believed to explain his motives. Reports indicate that the suspect might have been experiencing psychological issues and had grievances regarding pension payments, fueling the attack, according to Indiatimes and Al Jazeera.

SCMP, Indiatimes, and Al Jazeera.

In reaction to the shootings, Athens court staff have announced a strike in protest, citing inadequate security measures at court facilities as a contributing factor to the incident. This event underscores the pressing need for discussions on public safety and security in government buildings, as evidenced by the serious outcomes of this situation, according to SCMP and Al Jazeera.