Police investigate shooting at home of prisoner's father in Ormideia

Unknown individuals opened fire on the home of a 76-year-old man in Ormideia, Larnaca, in the early hours of Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. while the man, his wife, and their daughter were inside. At least seven to eight shots were fired, causing damage to the front of the house and the owner's vehicle. Authorities were alerted to the shooting on Wednesday morning, as the residents initially reported not hearing the gunshots during the night.

The victim is the father of a 48-year-old man currently serving a life sentence for a 2016 quadruple murder in Ayia Napa. Police suspect the attack was a message directed at the prisoner, linking it to a similar incident in August 2026 when an attempt was made on the life of the lifer's 33-year-old brother. Famagusta CID and the Criminological Investigation Service are handling the case.

Investigations are currently ongoing and have been extended to the Central Prisons, where authorities plan to interview the 48-year-old prisoner. Police have recovered cartridge cases and discovered a motorcycle near the scene, which is being examined for potential forensic evidence, including DNA. Investigators are also analyzing local CCTV footage to establish the perpetrators' route and motive.