Brother of Bourke St rampage driver breaks his silence
Image: Angelo Gargasoulas. Image: Facebook
THE brother of the accused Bourke St rampage driver has broken his silence for the first time from his hospital bed, saying he鈥檚 鈥榮till in disbelief鈥� over the events that unfolded.
Angelo Gargasoulas is still recovering in hospital after his brother Dimitrious 鈥楯immy鈥� Gargasoulas allegedly stabbed him on the morning of January 20 before driving through Bourke St and killing five pedestrians.
In a report by the brothers鈥� mother alleged the stabbing had occurred after the pair had an argument over Angelo鈥檚 sexuality.
In a post on Facebook over the weekend, Angelo sent emotional support to the families affected by the tragedy.
鈥淭o all the families of the victims involved in last Friday鈥檚 tragedy, my heart goes out to you and for all those still fighting in hospital, my thoughts are with you and your recovery,鈥� he wrote.
鈥淣o-one could鈥檝e predicted what Jimmy did or that he鈥檇 do that, that morning.
鈥業鈥檓 fortunate enough to still have my life and the support I have received is unheard of. I thank everyone involved in making this an easier time for everyone involved, and my family.鈥�
Angelo also urged Melbourne to 鈥榮tay strong鈥� in light of the event.
鈥淚 still got some recovery time to do, and it鈥檚 all looking good,鈥� he wrote.
鈥淪till in disbelief, the realism of it all has yet to fully sink in, stay strong Melbourne.鈥�
Dimitrious was charged with five counts of murder.
At least 11 victims remain in hospital, nine days on from the tragedy. Two of those are still in critical condition.
Donations for the immediate families of those killed in the Bourke St tragedy can be made via the website:
