New developments have emerged in the investigation into the killing of a 20-year-old man in Thessaloniki, as police have identified a second suspect believed to have been present during the violent incident.
The case, which has shocked the local community, is now taking a new turn. Authorities are actively searching for a 21-year-old man who was allegedly with the victim and another suspect at the time of the attack. While police conducted a search of his residence, he has not yet been located and remains at large.
Second suspect identified
According to investigators, the 21-year-old was part of a group that included the victim and a 19-year-old man who has already been detained. Officials are now examining the extent of his involvement, as well as the possibility that others may have played a role in the incident.
Charges against those involved
Both the 21-year-old suspect and the detained 19-year-old face charges related to causing serious bodily harm in connection with an earlier assault on another individual. That victim, a 23-year-old man, has been remanded in custody and is accused of intentional homicide.
Additional charges include participation in a criminal group and possession of dangerous items, under legislation linked to sports-related violence.
Family demands justice
The victim’s family has formally joined the legal proceedings, seeking accountability. The young man’s father appeared in court alongside legal representatives and a forensic expert, stating that he is seeking justice for his son and expressing confidence in the judicial process.
Meanwhile, the victim’s mother and the family’s lawyers have called for a broader investigation into whether more individuals were involved.
Ongoing investigation
The case is currently under the supervision of an investigating magistrate in Thessaloniki, who is reviewing the evidence collected so far. Authorities are continuing their inquiries, with particular focus on phone data analysis, which is expected to shed light on the circumstances leading up to the killing and the events that followed.
