Fatal shooting and disposal of body reported in Malgara, Thessaloniki

On the evening of May 9, 2026, a fatal shooting occurred at a residence in Malgara, Thessaloniki. According to local reports, the incident involved three men and two individuals from the local Roma community, escalating into a violent confrontation. During the altercation, one participant allegedly seized a firearm from another and shot the victim, resulting in his death. The perpetrators then transported the body to the Loudias River and disposed of it to conceal the crime. A witness alerted the police, who arrived at the scene and subsequently arrested two suspects. The suspects have reportedly confessed to the murder and the disposal of the body. Authorities, led by the Organized Crime Division, are currently conducting an extensive search of the river to recover the remains. An investigation into the exact circumstances and motives behind the homicide is ongoing.