Man shot and killed in Peyia, suspect in custody

Police are investigating a premeditated murder case in Peyia involving the death of 43-year-old Stylianos Stylianou. A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. According to a police statement, officers received a repo

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Jul 04 2024
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Man shot and killed in Peyia,

Police are investigating a premeditated murder case in Peyia involving the death of 43-year-old Stylianos Stylianou. A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

According to a police statement, officers received a report of gunfire at a house in Peyia, near Paphos, around 10.40pm on Wednesday night.

Police arrived at the scene and found the 43-year-old victim dead inside the residence.

Preliminary investigations suggest that Stylianou was at a social gathering in the house when an argument broke out. During the confrontation, a 50-year-old man allegedly shot him with a hunting rifle, causing fatal injuries.

The suspect left the scene but later headed to Paphos general hospital, where he was found with abrasions on his legs and several bruises.

He was subsequently arrested under a judicial warrant and is now in custody.

During an informal interview with the police, he reportedly admitted to committing the crime.

The Paphos criminal investigation department continues to investigate the incident.