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Shooting at Greek Shipping Company Leaves Four Dead, Including Gunman

A former employee opened fire at a shipping company in Glyfada, Athens, killing three, including the company's owner, before taking his own life.

  • The shooter, a 70-year-old Egyptian national and former employee, killed two men and a woman at European Product Carriers.
  • Police found the gunman dead with a hunting rifle believed to have been used in the attack.
  • The incident prompted a significant police and counter-terrorism unit response, including a standoff.
  • Shootings are rare in Greece, which has strict gun ownership laws, making this event particularly shocking.
  • The company, European Product Carriers, owns an average fleet of 35 vessels, including oil tankers.
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