Police have issued an arrest warrant for a 21-year-old following an attempted murder in Kornos, where a 30-year-old man was shot and critically wounded during what appeared to be a staged car sale.
The victim arrived at a pre-arranged meeting point around 14:00 on Thursday after phone discussions about purchasing a car.
He was allegedly confronted by four unknown men who emerged from a vehicle, two of them reportedly armed with firearms.
When the victim attempted to flee in his car, he collided with the suspects’ vehicle. Multiple shots were reportedly fired at him during his escape.
Despite sustaining gunshot wounds to his arm and right shoulder blade, the victim managed to drive himself to a private hospital in Limassol, where he is being treated. His condition is critical.
The Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department is continuing its investigation into the attempted murder.
