Alexandros Grigoropoulos was a 15-year-old Greek boy whose death on December 6, 2008, sparked widespread protests across Greece. He was shot by a police officer in the Exarchia neighborhood of Athens during a confrontation between police and a group of youths. His death raised significant concerns about police violence and the treatment of young people in society. The incident led to a series of demonstrations and riots, highlighting issues related to social justice and government accountability. The protests were marked by clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement, drawing attention to the broader discontent among the youth in Greece regarding economic and political conditions.