Dhekelia British Bases Police are intensifying their investigation into a fatal shooting at a car repair shop in Ormideia late Tuesday night.
Police believe the incident stemmed from an argument around 11:00 p.m. between the victim and a second man, possibly an associate. The armed suspect fled the scene.
Dhekelia British Bases Police launched a search, cordoning off a large area for security reasons.
The search for the suspect currently continues across areas in the Larnaca and Famagusta districts.
In a morning briefing, authorities confirmed the discovery of an unidentified man’s body with a gunshot wound to the head.
The car repair shop owner is sought for questioning in connection with the shooting.
Motives remain unclear, but investigators will examine transactions between the victim and suspect, hinting at a possible gang-related motive.
The Republic of Cyprus’s authorities were notified, and security checks at checkpoints have been increased.
