Authorities are treating the killing of a 55-60-year-old man, found shot dead in the early hours of Sunday (11/10) in Glyfada, as a mob-style execution. According to the latest information, the victim reportedly had a criminal record, worked at nightlife venues, and maintained close ties with an individual connected to the Greek Mafia who had previously been murdered.
The man was shot at close range, primarily in the head, with eight shell casings found at the scene. The nature of the attack has led police authorities to investigate the possibility of a targeted assassination, while the motive and circumstances surrounding the case remain under investigation.
Passersby mistook him for a road accident victim
The incident occurred shortly before 2:00 AM at the intersection of Karamanli and Panagoulis streets, in an isolated area near the large construction site at Elliniko. According to reports, a passing driver spotted the man lying on the road next to a motorcycle, unresponsive. Initially believing it to be a traffic accident, they contacted emergency services.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the man had sustained gunshot wounds and had lost a significant amount of blood. The injuries were concentrated mainly around the head, while the eight shell casings found near the body further confirmed that a criminal act had taken place.
Victim’s criminal past under the microscope
Authorities are examining the victim’s background, as initial reports indicate he had previously come to the attention of police and was employed in the nightlife industry. Investigators are also looking into his possible connections to individuals operating within nightlife circles and organized crime. According to available information, he reportedly maintained close ties with a person linked to the so-called Greek Mafia who had also been murdered.
This particular detail is being examined as part of the investigation, though it has not yet been officially confirmed whether it is connected to the motive behind the killing.
Shot at close range
Significant weight is being placed on the manner in which the attack was carried out. According to the latest reports, the shots were fired at close range, while the head wounds point to a targeted, deliberate attack.
Officers are analyzing evidence collected from the scene in order to determine what preceded the killing and to reconstruct the movements of both the victim and the perpetrators.
The victim’s identity, the precise motive, and the circumstances under which the attack took place remain central points of the investigation. Authorities are exploring all possibilities, with the mob-style execution scenario at the forefront given the evidence that has emerged so far.
