Fatal shooting of 21-year-old man in Ammoudara, Crete

On Tuesday, May 5, 2025, 54-year-old Kostas Parasiris shot and killed 21-year-old Nikitas Gemistos in Ammoudara, Heraklion. The perpetrator, who blamed the victim for a fatal 2023 traffic accident that claimed his 17-year-old son's life, rammed the victim's car to immobilize it before firing four shots. While the perpetrator claimed the meeting was coincidental and that he acted impulsively, reports indicate he had previously threatened the victim, with legal proceedings and restraining orders already in place. The victim attempted to flee on foot toward a nearby rental property before succumbing to his wounds. The perpetrator later surrendered to police, handing over the weapon and confessing to the act. His wife was also arrested on charges of complicity as she was allegedly present in the vehicle during the shooting. Sources vary regarding whether the incident was a premeditated ambush or a spontaneous confrontation, but legal documentation confirms a history of conflict between the two parties.