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Thessaloniki attempted murder investigation

Overview

In September 2026, Greek police arrested three foreign nationals in Thessaloniki in connection with an attempted murder involving firearms that took place in January 2025.

The investigation, conducted by the Homicide and Property Crimes Department and the Information and Special Actions Department, targeted an attack on a 32-year-old man. During the incident, a 33-year-old suspect fired a pistol at the victim, missing him but injuring a bystander and causing property damage. A 26-year-old also fired a pistol at the victim, while a 31-year-old brandished a weapon.

The suspects face various charges, including attempted murder in concert, dangerous bodily harm, property damage, forgery, and weapons violations. One suspect had a prior conviction for facilitating illegal entry, and another for illegal weapons possession. A fourth suspect remains at large.

Entities

Thessaloniki · Fire Service · Hellenic Police · Thessaloniki Police

Timeline

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    Thessaloniki police arrest three for attempted murder with firearms

    Police in Thessaloniki arrested three individuals for an attempted murder involving firearms that took place in January 2025, resulting in one bystander injury.

Sources

cretaone.gr · dimokratiki.gr · dnews.gr · emvolos.gr · haniotika-nea.gr · iefimerida.gr · larissanet.gr · lykavitos.gr · stoxos.gr