New information is coming to light regarding the Greek police investigation into the serious shooting incident that occurred in the Mikrolimano area of Piraeus and involved the 42-year-old man of Albanian origin, known as “Titi”, Alessio Xhelo, with a serious criminal past and who is wanted in both countries.
According to police sources, Greek officers continued to identify the second person who was accompanying the 42-year-old, shortly before the clash with police officers from the Extortion Investigation Unit.
The investigation reveals that he is a well-known Albanian artist from the music scene, who was allegedly at the same table with the accused and three women, who have already been summoned by the authorities to give official statements regarding the incident.
From preliminary investigations so far, it appears that the musician in question ran away from the scene as soon as the police operation began, while it is considered possible that he will voluntarily present himself before the authorities in the near future, Greek media reports.
The competent police officers are carefully examining the type of relationship that connected the two men, focusing on whether the artist was aware of the fact that the 42-year-old was illegally in Greek territory and carrying heavy weapons, as well as whether he has any other involvement in illegal activities.
“Titi” was injured during the operation after resisting police with a weapon, and ammunition and 6 grenades were found in his bag.
Who is “Titi”, the operation, the voluminous file and the crimes with 73 years in prison
Grenades, pistols and drugs were in the bag, an arsenal carried by “Titi” last weekend in Mikrolimano. Specifically, the authorities went to check on the 42-year-old and after initially trying to avoid them, he pointed a gun at them “with the clear intention” of shooting them, as stated in the relevant announcement by the Greek Police.
A police officer, realizing the danger, used his personal weapon, resulting in the Albanian being injured and immobilized.
During the investigation, two fully loaded and ready-to-use pistols, as well as a revolver, were found in his possession. It is worth noting that the pistol he pointed at the police officer had a bullet in the chamber, as well as a 32-round magazine.
At the same time, at the point where he was initially found, a backpack containing a quantity of drugs was found, as well as six hand grenades.
“Potothema” reports that the injured man has been identified as Alessio Xhelo, 41, from Fier, known in Greece by the nickname “Titi” and previously as Astrit Hasani. He was immediately transported to the “Attikon” hospital in Athens, but his health condition is still unknown.
It is not known how Xhelo ended up in Greece, as at least until last year he was under “house arrest” in Fier with 24-hour surveillance by the FNSH, under charges of “Trafficking in weapons and ammunition”, “Removing a prisoner from his place of residence”, “Kidnapping or holding a person hostage”, and “Murder of State Police employees” which remained at an attempted stage.
It is noted that the prison sentences and pending prison sentences against him in our country total more than 73 years. The investigation into the incident is continuing by the Sub-Directorate for the Prosecution of Crimes against Life and Property of the DAOE.
Criminal Offenses of “Transportation” Since 1995
Since 1995, “Titi” has been in the hands of authorities for a series of serious criminal offenses, including murder, attempted murder, criminal organization, kidnapping – taking hostage a police officer, rape, theft and robbery.
At the same time, a red notice and a European arrest warrant were pending against him for attempted murder, joint and serial robbery, kidnapping, prisoner escape, resistance, illegal possession of weapons and use of weapons.
He was arrested abroad in 2019 and served a sentence in his country until 2025, and then, in 2026, according to investigative data so far, he illegally entered Greece.
Statement by Greek Police Spokesperson, Constance Dimoglidou:
“In the early hours of this morning, May 23, 2026, in Mikrolimano of Piraeus, police officers of the Extortion Crimes Prosecution Department of the Organized Crime Directorate, as part of the checks they were carrying out in health product stores, saw a man outside a store in the area, whom they considered suspicious and decided to continue with his check. In the eyes of the police officers, the person in question tried to leave.
The police officers, stating their status, called for him to stop, however, he pointed a weapon he was carrying at a police officer, with the apparent intent to use it. Another police officer, realizing the danger, used his personal weapon, resulting in the subject being injured and immobilized.
An emergency medical service station was immediately called to the scene and transported the injured man to the hospital, where he is being treated, while the competent Prosecutor was also informed.
During the investigations carried out, -2- pistols, fully loaded and ready to use, as well as a revolver were found in his possession. It is worth noting that the pistol he pointed at the police officer had a bullet in the chamber, as well as a magazine with -32- cartridges.
At the same time, at the point where he was initially found, a backpack containing a quantity of narcotics was found, as well as -6- hand grenades, therefore the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department of the Hellenic Police was called to the scene.
During the preliminary investigation, it emerged that he is a 42-year-old foreigner who has been in police custody since 1995 for a number of serious criminal offenses, including murder, attempted murder, criminal organization, kidnapping – taking hostage a police officer, rape, theft and robbery.
At the same time, a red notice and a European arrest warrant were pending against him for attempted murder, joint and serial robbery, kidnapping, prisoner escape, resistance, illegal possession of weapons and use of weapons.
The person in question was arrested abroad in 2019 and served a sentence in his country until 2025, and then, in 2026, according to investigative data so far, he illegally entered our country.
It is noted that the prison sentences and pending prison sentences against him in our country total more than 73 years. The investigation into the incident is continuing by the Sub-Directorate for the Prosecution of Crimes against Life and Property of the DAOE.