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Robbery suspect, 2 police officers injured in Athens shooting

Robbery suspect, 2 police officers injured in Athens shooting

An armed robbery suspect and two policemen were injured late Saturday in an exchange of fire at the western Athens suburb of Agioi Anargyroi.

Police say officers were responding to an armed robbery at a gas station on Dimokratias Avenue.

The officers exchanged fire with the suspect, who was seriously injured. The two police officers have less serious injuries, according to police.

[Kathimerini/AMNA]

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