Shooting in Korydallos: 28-year-old arrested with carbine after chase
A 28-year-old fired five times at the intersection of Lampraki and Attaleia streets and fled. He was arrested shortly afterwards for violation of firearms legislation.
Shooting in Korydallos in the early morning — 28-year-old with covered facial features opens fire
Disruption occurred in the early morning in Korydallos when a 28-year-old fired five times in the middle of the road and subsequently abandoned the weapon before being arrested by police forces. The incident was reported by In.gr.
According to video footage released by ERTnews, the incident took place around 03:20 at the intersection of Gregoriou Lampraki and Attaleia streets. The perpetrator appeared wearing a hood and black clothing, with his facial features covered.
He approached a parked motorbike and with a semi-automatic carbine fired a total of five times — targeting the motorcycle, but also into the air. He then left the scene on foot via Attaleia Street towards Adrianoupoleos, leaving the weapon in a small park.
Police forces were immediately mobilised. The 28-year-old was located at the junction of Makedonias and Korinthou streets, where he was identified by his characteristics and brought in. He was arrested for violation of firearms legislation.
From the investigation it was established that he is the lawful owner of both the carbine and additional weapons. The case was taken over by the Department for the Prosecution and Investigation of Crimes of Nikaia, whilst the arrested person is expected to be brought before a prosecutor.
Source: In.gr