In the early hours of the morning in Aigio, Greece, a gunman launched an unprovoked attack on four children walking down Filopoimenos Street. The incident, occurring around 2 am, involved a shotgun, resulting in injuries to a 15-year-old and three 16-year-olds, all of whom were struck in the legs and back. Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene, and the injured were rushed to local hospitals for urgent medical care.

The victims, after receiving treatment, were reported to be in stable condition. The three 16-year-olds were admitted to Aigio Hospital, where doctors confirmed that while their injuries were serious, they were not life-threatening. In contrast, the 15-year-old was transferred to Karamandaneio Children’s Hospital in Patras for further treatment, and additional reports indicated no significant risk to his life.

Authorities in Aigio are actively investigating the incident, striving to identify and apprehend the assailant who remains at large. This alarming shooting has raised concerns within the local community about safety, particularly for younger individuals, and underscores the urgency of addressing firearm violence in the area.