35-year-old arrested in connection with Larnaca shooting incident

Police in Larnaca have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with a shooting and physical altercation that occurred on January 17, 2026. The suspect was taken into custody in the early hours of last Friday following the issuance of a judicial warrant. Authorities had previously published the individual's photo and details on January 19, 2026, to assist in his location. Following his arrest, the Larnaca District Court ordered the man to be held in detention for five days. The investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department (TAE). Reports differ slightly on the specific location of the shooting, with some sources mentioning the area outside the Larnaca Police Department and others referring generally to the Larnaca district. The police have requested that the suspect's published identification details be removed now that he has been apprehended.