Cyprus Times

Attempted Murder: Stolen Vehicle Found Burned, Pistol with Magazine Discovered

Published March 28, 2026, 20:05
Attempted Murder: Stolen Vehicle Found Burned, Pistol with Magazine Discovered

Police are investigating an attempted murder against a 34-year-old nightclub owner that took place in Protaras at midnight. The victim was shot while driving his car and managed to escape on foot. The perpetrators, at least two individuals, fled in a vehicle in an unknown direction. A pistol with a magazine was found in the car, which was discovered burned on the Larnaca-Rizelia highway and had been stolen from Nicosia. Investigations are focusing on the victim's professional activities, as well as the identification of the perpetrators. The head of the Ammochostos TAE, Andreas Constantinou, stated that the burned car was likely used by the perpetrators to escape. The 34-year-old is expected to provide a written statement to the authorities.