A 49-year-old Greek Cypriot man was shot in the leg during an attempted murder outside his Pyla residence shortly after midnight today, with the attack occurring in front of his wife and children who narrowly escaped injury.
The gunman, wearing a hood, ambushed the family as they returned from a trip, firing two pistol shots at the victims as they exited their vehicle. Police sources confirmed one bullet lodged in a suitcase during the assault.
The victim sustained a through-and-through wound to his right lower limb and was transported by ambulance to Larnaca General Hospital, where he remains under medical care.
The attack occurred approximately 30 minutes after midnight, with the perpetrator firing two shots before fleeing the scene. Crime scene examination was conducted by forensic specialists, whilst Larnaca police director Giannis Sotiriadis responded with two assistant directors.
The Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department has launched a comprehensive investigation to identify the gunman and determine the motives behind the criminal act.
According to philenews sources, the 49-year-old was driving his wife and children to their Pyla residence when the attack occurred. The assailant had positioned himself outside the property, waiting for the family’s arrival before opening fire.
The targeted nature of the assault suggests potential premeditation, though police have not disclosed specific details regarding possible motives or suspect identification.
Medical personnel confirmed the victim’s condition as stable following treatment for the gunshot wound.
Police continue searching for the hooded perpetrator while analysing the crime scene for additional forensic evidence.
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