35-year-old man shot in Thessaloniki's Dendropotamos area, hospitalized out of danger

The incident

A shooting took place in the Dendropotamos district of Thessaloniki on the evening of Friday, 24 July 2026. Shortly after 20:00 local time, a 35-year-old man was shot by an unknown assailant. The attack occurred in the Dendropotamos area, a neighbourhood in the western part of the city. According to initial reports, the victim was targeted by a male perpetrator. One source indicated the weapon may have been a shotgun. The exact circumstances and motive remain unclear, and police are investigating. The sound of gunfire caused alarm among residents. The incident was reported by multiple Greek news outlets, including Iefimerida, Kathimerini, To Vima, and Skai.

Victim's actions and emergency response

Despite his injury, the wounded man was able to walk to the nearby KTEL Macedonia intercity bus station. From there, he used his phone to call the Hellenic Police's immediate response line, known as Amessi Drasi, and reported that he had been shot. The call was made shortly after the attack. Police units and an ambulance from the National Centre for Emergency Care (EKAV) rushed to the bus station. Officers located the 35-year-old at the scene, conscious and with a visible gunshot wound. He was able to communicate with the responding officers and provide an initial account of the incident.

Medical condition

The victim was transported by EKAV ambulance to Hippokrateio Hospital, one of Thessaloniki's public hospitals. Medical staff determined that he had sustained a bullet wound to the abdominal region. He was admitted for treatment and observation. Hospital sources, cited by multiple Greek media outlets, confirmed that the man is hospitalized out of danger. His condition is stable and not considered life-threatening. No information about his identity or background has been made public.

Investigation underway

The Crime Investigation Department of Ampelokipoi-Menemeni, a subdivision of the Hellenic Police responsible for the area, has launched a preliminary inquiry. Officers are actively searching for the perpetrator, who fled the scene immediately after the shooting. As of Friday night, no arrests had been reported. Authorities are collecting evidence and interviewing potential witnesses. The investigation is ongoing, and police have not released any suspect description. The department is leading the effort to identify and apprehend the shooter.