Three brothers wanted in connection with a deadly shootout between rival families in the Cretan village of Vorizia have surrendered to police, as authorities continue to probe the long-running vendetta that has shaken the island.
The men, aged 19, 27 and 29, turned themselves in on Tuesday after their lawyer informed authorities of their intention to do so.
The eldest brother is reportedly the owner of the house whose bombing triggered the violence. All three are now in police custody.
A fourth brother, who was injured in the shootout, remains in hospital, along with a cousin believed to have also taken part in the clash.
The confrontation on Saturday left two people dead and four injured, reviving a feud between the Kargakis and Frangiadakis families that police say stretches back years and stems from disputes over grazing lands.
Police spokesperson Konstantia Dimoglidou said investigators believe more individuals may have been involved in the incident.
The mother of 39-year-old Fanouris Kargakis, who was killed in the attack, told Action 24 broadcaster that her son was “executed in cold blood.”
She described the ambush as deliberate, claiming that armed attackers waited near a church with Kalashnikov rifles, and that at least 15 people were involved.
She said a 56-year-old woman who also died, initially believed to have suffered a heart attack, was caught in the crossfire.
“All I know is that they killed my child,” she said, demanding that the rival family leave the village.
Police have since searched several homes in Vorizia and nearby villages as part of the investigation. The funeral for the 56-year-old victim is scheduled to take place on Tuesday in Alikianos, Hania.
