Fratricide in Eastern Mani: 53-year-old shoots and kills his brother in olive grove
A 53-year-old fatally shot his 57-year-old brother on agricultural land near Oitylo, and slightly wounded their sister. He surrendered voluntarily to Areopolis Police.
Shooting of brother at olive harvest in Eastern Mani municipality
A 53-year-old man shot and killed his 57-year-old brother on Saturday afternoon, 31 October, on agricultural land in the broader Oitylo area, in the Eastern Mani municipality. The incident was reported by Dikastiko.gr, citing both police sources and information from lakonikos.gr.
According to police, the two siblings were in the olive grove harvesting olives when an altercation broke out between them. Subsequently, the 53-year-old turned on his 57-year-old brother and shot him, fatally wounding him.
Their sister was also present in the same olive grove. According to the same sources, the 53-year-old turned the weapon on her as well, with the result that she was slightly wounded.
Death of victim at Areopolis Health Centre
The 57-year-old was immediately transported to Areopolis Health Centre. Despite the efforts of doctors, he succumbed to his injuries shortly afterwards.
Voluntary surrender at Areopolis Police Station
Following the incident, the perpetrator presented himself voluntarily at Areopolis Police Station, where he was arrested. A case file was filed against him for intentional homicide, as well as for violation of firearms legislation.
The preliminary investigation into the case is being conducted by the Sparta Crimes Investigation and Prosecution Department. The arrested individual is to be brought before the appropriate authorities.
Source: Dikastiko.gr