Police investigate double murder at Foinikounta campsite

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Police person launched an probe pursuing a treble execution precocious connected Sunday astatine a campsite successful the seaside village of Foinikounta, successful the southern Greek portion of Messinia.

The 68-year-old proprietor of the campsite was recovered dormant astatine the reception area, while the assemblage of a 2nd man, astir 50 years aged and working arsenic caretaker, was discovered a fewer meters away. Police said the two men were friends.

According to investigators, an unidentified assailant entered the campsite carrying a firearm and changeable the owner, sidesplitting him instantly. The attacker then turned his weapon connected the caretaker, who appeared to person tried to flee, fatally wounding him.

The gunman fled the scene. Neighbours who heard the gunshots alerted police. Officers from the Kalamata information part person launched an investigation, collecting grounds from the ιστοσελίδα and taking statements from campers. Authorities are besides seeking information camera footage from the area.

Police sources said the campsite proprietor had reported to authorities conscionable two to three weeks earlier that helium had been targeted successful a shooting incidental astatine different concern helium operated successful the village.

No arrests had been made arsenic of Monday morning.