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Greek Priest's Son Arrested After Parking Dispute Shooting

A parking dispute in Patras, Greece, escalated into gunfire, leading to the arrest of a man identified as the son of a local priest.

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A heated argument over a parking space in Patras, Greece, escalated into gunfire on Tuesday evening.

The man involved, identified as the son of a local cleric, was arrested early Wednesday morning.

The incident unfolded around 4:00 PM local time on Gambeta Street in the city centre when a disagreement between drivers over a parking spot turned physical. According to Greek news portal tempo24.news, the suspect, a 25-year-old man, resorted to firing shots into the air during the altercation.

The gunfire caused panic among bystanders, prompting police intervention. Officers swiftly identified the suspect and located his residence in western Achaia. On Wednesday morning, while the suspect was still asleep, police apprehended him at his home. A search of the premises uncovered the weapon used in the parking dispute, along with another firearm, a taser, and ammunition.

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