Police search for suspect following shooting incident in central Paphos

A shooting incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, October 8, 2026, near Kennedy Square in central Paphos. Around 2:00 a.m., a male suspect reportedly fired a weapon into the air before discarding the firearm in a nearby flowerbed and fleeing the scene. The event was observed by patrons at nearby restaurants and bars, whose witness accounts aided investigators.

Upon arriving at the scene, Paphos Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers recovered a pistol from the flowerbed and found a shell casing in the immediate vicinity. Authorities have identified the suspect as a Greek Cypriot individual who is already known to local law enforcement. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, and police are currently conducting an intensive search operation to locate him.

The crime scene was cordoned off following the incident to allow for forensic examinations, which continued throughout the morning. While the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, the Paphos CID is actively investigating the case to clarify the circumstances surrounding the suspect's actions.