limassol hotel — Limassol Police are investigating the attempted murder of a 42-year-old Ukrainian businessman, who was shot outside a seafront hotel in Limassol on Monday evening.
- limassol hotel — Limassol Police are investigating the attempted murder of a 42-year-old Ukrainian businessman, who was shot outside a seafront hotel in Limassol on Monday evening.
- After the attack, the assailants fled the scene, and the victim's friends rushed him to hospital. A single bullet casing and other evidence have been collected for forensic analysis.
- As the investigation unfolds, Limassol Police continue their efforts to piece together the circumstances surrounding this violent incident.
Witness accounts and security camera footage have provided some context, yet the motive behind the attack remains elusive. Authorities are exploring potential financial disputes but continue to work without clear leads.
Limassol hotel: Details of the Shooting Incident
The shooting took place around 7 pm when the victim, accompanied by friends, stepped out of the hotel. Tensions escalated at two locations outside the reception area, resulting in a physical confrontation. Reports indicate that the victim struck one of the assailants, prompting the attacker to draw a weapon from a bag and shoot the businessman at close range in the abdomen. This moment was captured on CCTV.
After the attack, the assailants fled the scene, and the victim’s friends rushed him to hospital. A single bullet casing and other evidence have been collected for forensic analysis.
Suspects on the Run
Police have issued arrest warrants for two suspects, aged 44 and 39, identified as being of Russian and Greek descent, respectively. Notably, the older suspect possesses Cypriot identification. One of the men has previously attracted police attention in connection with various cases.
Authorities believe the suspects may have escaped to the occupied northern areas of Cyprus, with their luxury vehicle found abandoned on the Zygi coastal road. Limassol CID has already alerted checkpoints and the Bicommunal Technical Committee regarding the suspects’ possible movements.
Challenges in Gathering Evidence
The victim’s friends, who transported him to Limassol General Hospital, have thus far provided limited information to investigators about the attempted murder or the business dealings of the 42-year-old. They mentioned a planned meeting at the hotel café, where they were sitting at an adjacent table. The friends are expected to visit the police headquarters to provide written statements.
Victim’s Condition
The businessman, who frequently travels abroad and resides in the Neapolis area of Limassol, is currently recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery. Medical staff report that his condition is stable and he is out of danger.
As the investigation unfolds, Limassol Police continue their efforts to piece together the circumstances surrounding this violent incident.
