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Police officer shooting incident in Limassol triggers call for reform

On June 30, a 55-year-old police officer in Limassol critically wounded his 46-year-old wife with his service weapon before committing suicide. The victim remains in critical condition in a private hospital. Police are investigating the incident, focusing on the perpetrator's financial difficulties and domestic disputes, as well as the fact that he had received official recommendations at his unit days before the attack. Stella Katsari, vice-president of the Cyprus Psychologists’ Association, has called for a mandatory framework of continuous psychological assessment for officers, noting that psychometric testing currently only occurs at the recruitment stage. While police maintain they do not leave the mental health of their members to chance and have support structures in place, critics argue for more rigorous, ongoing checks. Additionally, authorities are investigating the unauthorized leak of scene footage that circulated on messaging apps. Police have urged caution regarding public speculation while the investigation is ongoing.

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Woman shot by husband still in critical condition
Cyprus Mail · 2 July 2026, 09:25
Police officer shoots wife in Limassol
Cyprus Mail · 30 June 2026, 08:22