Shots fired at Limassol building owned by Ukrainian businessman
Two men on a motorcycle fired at a building in Limassol's Linopetra area late on Wednesday, damaging the entrance and a first-floor window. Police are reviewing CCTV footage.
Two men opened fire on a building housing several companies in the Linopetra area of Limassol late on Wednesday night, as reported by Cyprus Mail. The shots smashed glass at the entrance and a first-floor window.
According to police, the shooting occurred around 10:50 pm. Officers who arrived at the scene found that about five shots had struck the building's entrance door and a glass display case.
In a public statement, Limassol deputy police chief Lefteris Kyriakou said the evidence points to two attackers. "From the examinations so far, it appears that the perpetrators were two individuals," he said. The pair rode a motorcycle and fired at the building, with five shell casings recovered at the scene.
The building belongs to a Ukrainian businessman who was overseas at the time of the attack. Police said he will give a statement once he returns. Kyriakou noted that the owner has no history with police, with there having been "no prior complaint, nor has he been involved in anything."
Staff at the company told investigators there had been no previous disputes or threats against the company or the businessman before the shooting. Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify the two suspects. Limassol CID is leading the inquiry.
What it means for residents
The shooting in a residential and business area of Limassol is a reminder that violent incidents can happen close to home, even when they target specific premises. For local residents, the main impact is on a sense of safety and on daily routines around the affected street.
- Stay alert in the area as police continue their investigation and review CCTV footage.
- Report anything unusual to the authorities if you notice suspicious activity nearby.
- Follow official updates from the police rather than unverified social media posts.
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