Feb 24 • 09:59 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Aigio: The 46-year-old who shot minors will testify on Thursday

A 46-year-old man in Aigio is set to testify after shooting four minors, including a 15-year-old and three 16-year-olds, who were walking and reportedly bothering him with their noise.

In Aigio, Greece, a 46-year-old man was brought before a prosecutor after allegedly shooting four minors, injuring them in the legs and back. The incident occurred late Friday night on Filopimenou street when the young boys were walking past and reportedly disturbing him with their noise. The man has requested a delay and will officially testify on Thursday, February 26.

Following his court appearance, tensions flared as a crowd gathered, attempting to confront the man. Police, who were escorting him, had to swiftly remove him to ensure his safety and to continue his detention at the Aigio Security Building. The incident has raised concerns about public safety and the reaction of local citizens towards perceived threats or disturbances in their communities.

This shooting, involving minors, has sparked outrage within the community and may lead to discussions surrounding gun control laws and the responsibilities of adults in handling disputes with young individuals. The case, while localized, touches upon broader issues of violence and the ways society reacts to minor disturbances, reflecting on the severity of the response by the shooter in this incident.

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