A well-known police reporter in Greece, Giorgos Karaivaz, was shot dead in broad daylight on Friday outside his residence in the coastal Athens suburb of Alimos, hit with at least six rounds.
The shocking news was announced just after 3 p.m. local time.
Initial reports cited two suspects riding atop a small motorcycle. At least 17 spent bullet casings were found at the scene after the incident, at roughly 2 p.m.
A manhunt is underway for the suspects, who fled the scene.
Karaivaz, 53, was one of the most prominent reporters covering the law enforcement beat in the country, both in print and broadcast media.
In a later Tweet, EU President Ursula von der Leyen noted that "...Murdering a journalist is a despicable, cowardly act. Europe stands for freedom. And freedom of press may be the most sacred of all. Journalists must be able to work safely. My thoughts are with the family of George Karaivaz. I hope the criminals are soon brought to justice."
