Tragic Loss of 17 Year Old in Serres Under Police Investigation
A deep sense of sorrow is felt throughout Serres after a 17 year old was discovered unconscious in the basement area of his family home and later pronounced dead at the local hospital.
Family members had been searching for him for hours before finding him and immediately calling emergency services, though responders were unable to revive him.
Police findings indicate that earlier in the evening the teenager had met a 16 year old and a small group near the Metropolis in the city center.
The 2 boys reportedly walked away from the main street before a violent confrontation erupted between them.
Authorities state that the 16 year old is suspected of severely assaulting the 17 year old during this altercation.
The victim is believed to have asked friends to accompany him home afterward because he felt unwell, yet upon arriving at his building he walked down to an outdoor basement space instead of entering his residence.
He was later discovered there by his 2 siblings on the morning of Epiphany, at a time when his father was at the police station reporting him missing.
Efforts to resuscitate him were made at the scene before he was transferred to Serres hospital, where doctors confirmed his death.
Police arrested the 16 year old on charges of intentional homicide, and his mother was also detained for neglect of a minor.
The suspect allegedly confessed during preliminary questioning and is known to authorities for previous delinquent behavior.
Investigators have obtained CCTV footage from the surrounding area and are continuing to examine whether additional individuals bear responsibility.
Evidence suggests that the dispute may have begun over a personal message connected to a girl with whom the victim was reportedly beginning a relationship.
The body of the 17 year old is being transported to Thessaloniki for a full autopsy to determine the fatal injuries and establish the precise cause of death.
