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Community Leader Murdered in Aetoloacarnania with Shotgun

Published January 17, 2026, 10:07
Community Leader Murdered in Aetoloacarnania with Shotgun

A brutal murder took place in Aetoloacarnania, with the victim being the 50-year-old president of the Lithovouni community, who was shot with a shotgun. The attack occurred while the president was driving his car, and according to initial reports, the perpetrators had set an ambush. The 50-year-old received three shots and lost his life instantly. The Police have launched a manhunt to arrest the perpetrator, with no details yet known about the motive. The deceased was married and father of one child. The local community is in shock over the tragic event and expresses its sorrow for the loss of the community president. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities collecting testimonies and searching for evidence that will lead to the identification and arrest of the murderer. The area has been cordoned off and searches are being conducted to find the weapon and other evidence that may help solve the case.