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One fatality and two injuries were reported following an uncommon shooting incident at a Greek shipping company in Athens on Monday, according to police sources and state television ERT.

The perpetrator, identified as a former employee of the company situated in the southern suburb of Glyfada, entered the premises and opened fire on employees, as stated by ERT. Authorities confirmed that the shooter remained inside the building with a negotiator deployed to the scene.

The victim, reportedly connected to the owner of the shipping company, European Navigation, was not officially identified by the police. Emergency services, including fire engines and ambulances, were present outside the building with law enforcement establishing a perimeter around the area.

Instances of shootings, aside from those linked to organized crime, are infrequent occurrences in Greece.