Fatal shooting of 35-year-old man in Exarcheia

On the evening of Saturday, June 13, 2026, a 35-year-old man was killed in the Exarcheia district of Athens. The shooting occurred at the intersection of Kallidromiou and Emmanouil Benaki streets on the steps. Authorities recovered five 9mm shell casings at the scene. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head. Initial police investigations suggest the incident was a targeted settling of scores between individuals who were known to each other. Some reports also indicate that authorities are investigating a potential link to narcotics. The perpetrator remains at large as the investigation continues.