Elderly Man Opens Fire in Social Security Office Over Pension Dispute

An 89-year-old man opened fire with a shotgun inside an EFKA social security office in Kerameikos, injuring an employee, reportedly after losing his pension case. The incident highlights a violent reaction to a personal financial dispute.

28 Apr, 08:01 — 28 Apr, 16:20

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Why this matters

This incident highlights potential frustrations within social security systems and the extreme measures individuals might take when facing perceived injustices regarding their pensions. It also raises concerns about gun violence and the safety of public service employees.

Key entities89-year-old man EFKA office Athens, Greece

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What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

An 89-year-old man opened fire in a social security office
The incident occurred in Athens, Greece
At least one person was injured

Key claims1 agreed · 5 unverified

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An 89-year-old man opened fire in a social security office in Athens, Greece.

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The suspect was detained with a loaded .38 revolver.

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The perpetrator entered the EFKA office in Kerameikos with a shotgun.

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Multiple people were injured during the incident.

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One employee was injured.

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The suspect opened fire after losing a pension case.

unverified·The Independent

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Weapon used by the perpetrator

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A loaded .38 revolver was used

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A shotgun was used

Number of people injured

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Multiple people were injured

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One employee was injured

Perpetrator's status after the incident

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The suspect was detained some six hours after the incident

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The perpetrator is being sought

Coverage gaps

The perpetrator's motive was losing a pension case

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The perpetrator is a rag collector

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MissingThe Independent

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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The IndependentMostly Factual129d ago

89 year-old mass shooting suspect ‘opened fire in social security office after losing pension case’

An elderly suspect was detained with a loaded .38 revolver, some six hours after multiple people were injured during the incident in Athens, Greece

By James C. Reynolds

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An 89-year-old man entered the EFKA office in Kerameikos with a shotgun and opened fire, injuring one employee

According to initial information, the perpetrator is a rag collector and is being sought The post An 89-year-old man entered the EFKA office in Kerameikos with a shotgun and opened fire, injuring one employee appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: protothema-en · 28 Apr, 08:01|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h

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protothema-en28 Apr, 08:01First to report

An 89-year-old man entered the EFKA office in Kerameikos with a shotgun and opened fire, injuring one employee

8h later

The Independent28 Apr, 16:20Latest update

89 year-old mass shooting suspect ‘opened fire in social security office after losing pension case’

Story evolution

The initial reports focused on the immediate event and the search for the perpetrator, while later coverage included details about the suspect's detention and a potential motive related to a pension dispute.

Initial Incident Report2026-04-28T08:01:58.000Z

An 89-year-old man opened fire in the EFKA office in Kerameikos, injuring at least one employee.

Suspect Detained and Motive Revealed2026-04-28T16:20:24.000Z

The suspect was detained with a .38 revolver some six hours later, with reports suggesting the motive was a lost pension case.

Elderly Man Opens Fire in Social Security Office Over Pension Dispute

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Key claims1 agreed · 5 unverified

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89 year-old mass shooting suspect ‘opened fire in social security office after losing pension case’

An 89-year-old man entered the EFKA office in Kerameikos with a shotgun and opened fire, injuring one employee

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An 89-year-old man entered the EFKA office in Kerameikos with a shotgun and opened fire, injuring one employee

89 year-old mass shooting suspect ‘opened fire in social security office after losing pension case’

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Key claims1 agreed · 5 unverified

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