The bloody incident that took place this morning at the Malevizi shooting range in the regional unit of Heraklion Crete, as the 43-year-old woman who shot herself, died.
Doctors fought a titanic battle to keep her alive, but her condition was irreversible, as she had extensive brain trauma and severe injuries from the gunshot.
According to the director of the hospitalKostas Dandoulakis, who spoke to APE-MPE, the injured woman was deemed to require surgery following a CT scan, where she unfortunately passed away.
According to the information available so far, the woman, who was from Thessaloniki and had arrived in Crete three days ago for vacation, was at the shooting range to take a shot.
Shortly before the incident, she reportedly asked the range supervisor to step back, telling him: “Move further back, you’re making me nervous.” Immediately afterward, according to reports, she turned the gun on herself and fired.
She initially suffered a serious neck injury, and while being transported by EKAV , she was responsive. However, her condition deteriorated rapidly, with doctors diagnosing extensive brain damage and taking all necessary measures to save her life.
Her family was immediately informed of the tragic incident and rushed from Thessaloniki to Crete, in order to be by her side. Unfortunately, the woman did not survive and succumbed to her injuries.
Police authorities are continuing their investigation into the case, gathering statements and all necessary evidence to determine with absolute certainty the circumstances under which the incident unfolded.
How the tragedy unfolded
In a shocking account on neakriti.gr, the president of the Malevizi Shooting Club, who also served as the instructor for the unfortunate woman, describes the bloody incident minute by minute. Categorically refuting theories that it was an accident, he makes it clear that the woman acted intentionally.
The president explained that the woman’s presence at the shooting range was entirely legal: “After the first round of competitions, the young woman came as a visitor. The new legislation even allows visitors to participate in our training sessions. We followed the proper procedure.”
He then went up to the range with her to teach her the basics: “The young woman came up with me. I’m a shooting instructor. I showed her everything she needed to know about the proper way to use the weapons,” he said.
