CRETE - A shooting in a mountain village on the Greek island of Crete has left two people dead and at least six injured, authorities reported Sunday. The incident follows an explosion Friday night at a house under construction in the same area, escalating a long-running dispute between two local families.
The gunfight prompted a large-scale response from security forces and emergency services, who have launched a preliminary inquiry. According to local media, the violence stems from a bitter feud over land rights, a common source of conflict in rural Crete. The escalating tensions culminated in the shooting and the earlier explosion, raising concerns about public safety in the typically tranquil region.
Local reports indicate the families previously settled a dispute over grazing lands through private mediation. However, the conflict reignited last year when a member of one family purchased land to build a home in an area predominantly associated with the other family. Friday’s explosion occured at the house built on this contested property, though no injuries were reported.
Greek public broadcaster ERT reports that the shooting occurred Sunday,and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have not yet released details about potential suspects or motives beyond the established family feud.
