Hunter arrested after two people injured in Ammochostos

On Wednesday morning, two 32-year-old individuals were injured by shotgun pellets in a designated hunting area within the Ammochostos district. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. while the victims, accompanied by members of the Game and Fauna Service and another person, were present in the area. Both victims were transported to the Ammochostos General Hospital; one sustained a graze to the head, and the other suffered a superficial wound to his right shoulder. Following medical treatment, both were discharged.

Police authorities identified a 35-year-old hunter as the individual responsible for the discharge of the weapon. A judicial arrest warrant was issued, and the suspect was taken into custody by the Famagusta Criminal Investigation Department (TAE) shortly before 8:00 p.m. that evening. Members of the TAE and the Forensics Department of the Police Headquarters examined the scene and collected evidence. The investigation is currently ongoing to determine the circumstances of the shooting, specifically whether it was an accident or a deliberate act.