-- Posted by reev at 4:14 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 2008 Greek Riot Photographs On the night of Saturday, December 6th, two Special Guards of the Greek police clashed with a small group of young men. The exact details of what took place are still unclear, but it is known that one of the Guards fired three shots, and one of those bullets caused the death of 15-year-old Alexander Grigoropoulos - whether the injury was made by an accidental ricochet or deliberate shot remains to be determined. The two Guards are now in jail awaiting trial, the shooter charged with homicide. This incident sparked an immediate and widespread response in the form of angry demonstrations and riots in many Greek cities that have continued at varying levels to this day - though dimming in intensity recently. Alexander's death appears to have been a catalyst, unleashing widespread Greek anger towards many issues - police mistreatment of protesters, unwelcome education reforms, economic stagnation, government corruption and more. -- Posted by ArrestedAndCharged at 4:16 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 Nothing good ever comes from riots.. -- Posted by Killtyronedead at 4:17 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/athens_12_15/a08_17324009.jpg" target="_top">http://http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/athens_12_15/a08_17324009.jpg http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/athens_12_15/a09_17323793.jpg" target="_top">http://http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/athens_12_15/a09_17323793.jpg Seriously, who the fuck throws molotov cocktails at riot police? Edit: http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/athens_12_15/a25_17287961.jpg" target="_top">http://http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/athens_12_15/a25_17287961.jpg Coolest picture ever. I want to shake the hand of the gentleman who took this picture. Edit 2: http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/athens_12_15/a35_17294295.jpg I like this one more. -- Posted by Ska Ninja at 4:19 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 GO ANARCHY -- Posted by Milky Way kid at 4:19 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 I think is Sad that this has all happen. My Friend lives in Greace and i not been able to get hold of him for 3 days... Im worried alot about him.. i hope he is ok -- Posted by TeaPotHead at 11:21 pm on Dec. 18, 2008 i love number 16