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Second man dies from injuries following drive-by shooting in Patra

A second man has succumbed to his injuries following a drive-by shooting in Patra, which also left another man injured.

Authorities said that the two men who died were aged 32 and 35. A 42-year-old man is still in Aghios Andreas hospital, where he is being treated for light injuries.

Police said two men on a motorcycle stopped outside the club at around 3 a.m. on Wednesday and opened fire as the three victims stood outside.

Police recovered 23 bullet casings from the scene. They said the assailants were wearing white crash helmets.

Officers said the attack appeared to be a settling of scores but would not comment further.

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