Hunter arrested after shooting two men in Famagusta district

On the morning of Wednesday, November 11, 2026, two 32-year-old men were injured by shotgun pellets in a legal hunting zone in the Famagusta district. The incident occurred around 7:00 AM while the victims were accompanied by members of the Game and Fauna Service and another 31-year-old individual. Both victims sought medical treatment at Famagusta General Hospital, where it was determined that one man sustained an abrasion to the head, while the other suffered a superficial wound to his right shoulder.

Following a police report filed at approximately 8:00 AM, officers from the Famagusta CID and the Criminological Investigation Service arrived at the scene to collect evidence and conduct an inquiry. Initial investigations identified a 35-year-old hunter as the individual responsible for the discharge of the weapon. Consequently, authorities obtained a judicial warrant, leading to the suspect's arrest shortly before 8:00 PM that same day.

The 35-year-old suspect is currently being held in custody for questioning as police continue to investigate the circumstances of the shooting, specifically looking into whether the incident was a tragic accident or caused by criminal negligence. The Famagusta CID remains in charge of the ongoing investigation.