Shocking photographic evidence obtained exclusively by To Vima captures the harrowing moments experienced by the 43-year-old owner of a Kallithea nightclub in the immediate aftermath of the armed attack against her.
The woman, visibly wounded and in a state of shock, emerges from the venue covered in blood, clutching her neck, while her husband stays constantly by her side, trying to support her and help her stay on her feet.
The images, captured just seconds after the attack, convey the full scale of the panic. The couple wasted no time. They immediately stepped out onto Thisseos Avenue and began frantically flagging down passing cars, desperately trying to find help and get the 43-year-old to a hospital as quickly as possible.
Despite the bleeding and the chaos around her, the injured woman managed to remain standing with great difficulty, with her husband holding her up continuously to prevent her from collapsing. Eyewitnesses describe scenes of panic, with passersby stopping in their tracks to understand what had just happened.
The 43-year-old was ultimately transported by private means to a private hospital, where she was stabilized before being transferred to Evangelismos Hospital, where she is currently being treated and is reported to be out of danger.
Meanwhile, the perpetrator attempted to flee the scene immediately after the attack. According to information gathered by investigators, he got into a black SUV and tried to make his escape, but police had already begun pursuing him and arrested him just a short distance away.
Police have not yet determined what motivated the 58-year-old’s actions at the nightclub. Armed with a Uzi-type weapon, he opened fire outside the bar, striking the 43-year-old in the neck and back.
Charges Filed Against the 58-Year-Old
The prosecutor charged the suspect with two felonies and five misdemeanors.
The felony charges relate to attempted murder and the unlawful possession of a submachine gun-type firearm. The misdemeanor charges cover illegal discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, reckless discharge of a weapon in a public area, and two separate counts of illegal weapons possession pertaining to a knife and a pepper spray canister found on him.
The suspect was granted a postponement until Wednesday, May 13, when he is scheduled to appear before an examining magistrate to enter his plea, giving him time to prepare his defense.
