A gunman opened fire at a social security office and at a courthouse in central Athens on Tuesday, wounding several people, Greek authorities said.
A police operation was underway to locate the gunman, who Greek media reported was an 89-year-old man.
Police said a suspect armed with a shotgun initially opened fire at a social security office in the center of the Greek capital, wounding an employee.
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