Police investigate shooting at home of 76-year-old in Ormideia

On Wednesday morning, November 4, 2026, police in Cyprus were alerted to a shooting incident at a residence in Ormideia, Larnaca. Unknown perpetrators fired shots at the home of a 76-year-old man, damaging the property's exterior. Authorities have not yet determined the exact time the shooting occurred, and the investigation is currently being handled by the Famagusta Criminal Investigation Department (TAE).

Reports indicate that the 76-year-old victim is the father of a 48-year-old inmate who is currently serving four life sentences for a quadruple murder committed in Ayia Napa in June 2016. The incident is widely believed by investigators to be a retaliatory message directed at the prisoner. This follows a previous attempt on the life of the prisoner’s 33-year-old brother, which occurred on August 21, 2026, in the Kokkines area of Ayia Napa. In that earlier attack, attackers fired at the brother's car, though he escaped without injuries.

Police are currently conducting a comprehensive inquiry into the motives and the circumstances of the attack. No arrests have been made, and officials continue to process the scene while searching for the unidentified assailants.