A 44-year-old man was shot by a shotgun while working in the vicinity of Pera Chorio Nisou on Sunday afternoon. The incident, which occurred shortly before 5:00 PM, led the injured man to seek help at the local police station.
According to initial reports, the man sustained a leg injury from a shotgun blast fired from approximately 30 metres away. He arrived at the Pera Chorio Nisou Police Station to report the shooting, detailing the events that led to his injury.
Emergency services quickly transported him to Nicosia General Hospital, where he received medical treatment for his wound. The nature of his injury has not been disclosed, but authorities confirmed that he was conscious and able to provide a statement.
In a related development, the hunter involved in the incident also presented himself at the police station. Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooting took place in an area designated for hunting, raising questions about safety protocols and regulations in such zones.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are likely to assess the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including whether proper hunting precautions were followed. This incident has sparked concern within the community about hunting safety and the need for stringent regulations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
