Trikala: 86-year-old killed his brother with gunshot

An 82-year-old died from gunshot wounds in Trikala. His brother claimed the incident was accidental whilst cleaning a weapon.

Trikala: 86-year-old killed his brother with gunshot

Fatal shooting of brother in Trikala

An 82-year-old lost his life from gunshot wounds in the city of Trikala, according to ERT. His 86-year-old brother called the police himself and stated that he had shot him.

The elderly perpetrator claimed it was an accident: the weapon discharged, as he maintained, at the moment he was cleaning it.

Police forces rushed immediately to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Source: ERT

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