Former employee opens fire to Greek Shipowner: 4 dead

In a tragic incident south of the Greek capital Athens, a former employee of a Greek shipowner opened fire at the company's office on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least four people.

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Former employee opens fire to Greek Shipowner: 4 dead

The shooting took place in the suburb of Glyfada, and the victims include a 67-year-old shipping company owner, the co-owner, and manager. While authorities have not officially confirmed the identities of the deceased, reports suggest that among them are Spyros Karnessis's sister Maria and CEO Antonis Vlassakis.

The alleged perpetrator, a 70-year-old who had recently been terminated from employment, carried out the attack and subsequently took his own life using the same firearm.

The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, and investigations are underway to determine the motive behind the deadly assault.