Fatal shooting in Gazi, Crete

On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, a fatal shooting occurred in the Gazi area of Heraklion, Crete. A man shot and killed a 20-year-old driver who was allegedly responsible for the death of the perpetrator's son in a previous traffic accident. Reports indicate that a collision between the vehicles of the victim and the perpetrator preceded the shooting. Witnesses reported hearing between four and five gunshots during the incident. Following the shooting, the perpetrator surrendered to the Malevizi Police Department. Authorities are investigating the event, with some media outlets citing potential elements of a vendetta. Note that the event described on May 3 involving an injury in Minoa Pediadas is a separate, unrelated incident.