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substituteRussian roulette tragedy
24aug04
A GREEK soldier standing guard outside an Olympic venue north of Athens was shot dead by a colleague during a game of Russian roulette early today, police said.
The soldier, Antonis Syros, 25, received a gun shot to his head from Christos Chloros, 20, a cadet policeman.
Police said in a written statement that Syros and Chloros had been “jokingly” aiming at each other with their guns when Chloros’ revolver went off.
According to a police source, the two men had been playing Russian roulette.
The incident occurred at 4.10am outside a camp in the forest of Mount Parnitha, where mountain bike athletes and officials are staying.
Another cadet policeman, Costas Tobras, and a soldier due to relieve Syros as guard were also present. The two cadet policemen were arrested and will be brought before a prosecutor.
The four security officers are part of a $2 billion security grid to protect athletes and officials from extremist attacks. More than 100,000 security forces are involved in the operation.
24aug04
A GREEK soldier standing guard outside an Olympic venue north of Athens was shot dead by a colleague during a game of Russian roulette early today, police said.
The soldier, Antonis Syros, 25, received a gun shot to his head from Christos Chloros, 20, a cadet policeman.
Police said in a written statement that Syros and Chloros had been “jokingly” aiming at each other with their guns when Chloros’ revolver went off.
According to a police source, the two men had been playing Russian roulette.
The incident occurred at 4.10am outside a camp in the forest of Mount Parnitha, where mountain bike athletes and officials are staying.
Another cadet policeman, Costas Tobras, and a soldier due to relieve Syros as guard were also present. The two cadet policemen were arrested and will be brought before a prosecutor.
The four security officers are part of a $2 billion security grid to protect athletes and officials from extremist attacks. More than 100,000 security forces are involved in the operation.
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Date: 2004-08-24 02:07 pm (UTC)All but one.
Guess what?
The boy died of a gunshot wound to the head.
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Date: 2004-08-24 02:18 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-08-24 02:35 pm (UTC)I'm sure those athletes are sleeping well at night knowing they're in good hands.
Shallow gene pool, no diving!
Date: 2004-08-24 02:41 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2004-08-24 05:11 pm (UTC)It probably counts as a "Line of duty" death too.