Aegio: 46-year-old arrested for shooting and injuring four youths
A 46-year-old man was arrested in Aegio for allegedly shooting and injuring four young people on Friday night.
In Aegio, a 46-year-old man was apprehended by police today for being the suspect in a shooting incident that injured four youths, including a 15-year-old and three 16-year-olds. The shooting took place on the evening of last Friday on Filopimenos Street, raising concerns over safety in the area. The accused is expected to face legal action with a formal case being prepared against him before he is brought to the Aegio prosecuting magistrate.
The incident saw the four young individuals being shot as they were walking, with reports indicating that the bullets struck their legs and back. Fortunately, the three 16-year-olds were swiftly taken to the local Aegio hospital and are currently reported to be in stable condition. The 15-year-old was transferred to the "Karamandaneio" Childrenβs Hospital in Patras, where he is also listed as being out of danger.
This event has sparked fears in the local community about gun violence and the safety of young people. The police are investigating the motivations behind the shooting and have assured the public that they are taking all necessary measures to address and reduce such incidents in the future.