In the village of Vorizia near Heraklion on November 1, gunmen opened fire, killing at least three people and wounding ten.
Mass shooting in Vorizia village
Early on the morning of November 1, assailants fired at homes and cars in the village of Vorizia near Heraklion on Crete, creating a chaotic scene with thousands of shots reported.
Casualties and emergency response
At least three people were killed and ten others injured, including several children. Victims were transported to hospitals by private cars and agricultural machinery because ambulances could not reach the site amid the shooting.
Possible revenge motive
Greek police suggest the attack may have been a retaliation for a bombing that occurred the previous late evening; a homemade explosive in a building under construction exploded just before midnight, leaving no casualties.
Law‑enforcement operations and access restrictions
Emergency services mobilized nearly all available forces, but police have not yet authorized all personnel to enter the island for assistance. It is unclear whether suspects have been detained, and high‑ranking Greek police officials, including the head of the Organized Crime Unit, traveled to Crete to investigate.
