A family tragedy shocked the Gyzi area on Sunday afternoon when a 74-year-old man attacked his wife with a knife and then took his own life. The stabbing occurred around 2:00 PM, and minutes later the perpetrator committed suicide by jumping from the apartment building’s rooftop on Lokrida Street.
Gyzi: The moment of attack in the basement apartment
According to evidence gathered so far, the couple was in their basement apartment when an intense argument broke out. The 74-year-old man, for reasons not yet fully clarified, grabbed a knife and struck his wife in the neck area. The 67-year-old woman sustained serious injuries from the stabbing and remained at the scene bleeding heavily. Immediately after the attack, the elderly man went up to the building’s rooftop and jumped to his death. The ambulance arrived within minutes and took the woman, who was immediately transferred to “G. Gennimatas” Hospital. Doctors are making intensive efforts to stabilize her condition, as the knife wound is particularly serious.
The suicide note found in the Gyzi apartment
A crucial element in the case is the note discovered inside the apartment. According to sources, the handwritten note was reportedly written by the 74-year-old and addressed to a relative of the couple. In the note’s content, the man expressed his despair about a situation he was experiencing at home, characteristically writing “I can’t take it anymore.” Police authorities are carefully examining the note to understand the motives that led to the tragedy. Meanwhile, relatives of the elderly couple are being sought to provide more information about their relationship and any problems they may have been facing. The preliminary investigation is ongoing to clarify all circumstances of the incident.
Neighbors’ testimonies about the couple
Neighbors’ testimonies about the couple present conflicting information. Some residents told police authorities that they occasionally heard arguments from the apartment, without ever imagining the situation would develop so tragically. Other neighbors, conversely, described the family as quiet and having friendly relationships in the neighborhood. “I hadn’t heard arguments, they were good people,” one neighbor characteristically told journalists who arrived at the scene. These testimonies highlight the difficulty of predicting such incidents, even when there are signs of family problems. Police continue to collect testimonies from all neighbors to form a more complete picture of the situation that prevailed in the couple’s home.
Investigation by authorities continues
Police and judicial authorities are conducting an in-depth investigation to clarify all aspects of the Gyzi incident. Various factors that may have contributed to the tragedy are being examined, including possible health problems, financial difficulties, or other pressures the elderly couple was facing. The 67-year-old woman’s condition remains critical, with doctors fighting to save her life. Medical staff at “G. Gennimatas” Hospital are closely monitoring her health progress, while authorities await the opportunity to take her statement when her condition permits. Her testimony will be crucial for fully understanding the events that led to her husband’s suicide and the stabbing she suffered.
