Authorities in Nicosia have started a major investigation after an unknown attacker opened fire on a company building in the Strovolos area. The event happened late on Saturday night, disturbing the peace in a normally quiet neighbourhood. The police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) responded immediately and with a large team. The people responsible for the shooting are still free, and their motives remain unclear as forensic experts carefully examine the scene to understand what happened.
The attack occurred just before midnight, breaking the weekend silence in an area that is usually very calm at that time. According to initial police reports, one or more people fired several shots at the building's entrance. The building is used as the office for a local company. The front of the building was significantly damaged, with several bullet holes visible on the main door. Police quickly found and collected important physical evidence, including used bullet casings, which will be used for ballistic analysis.
Soon after the incident, police sealed off a large area around the building. This allowed detectives and forensic specialists to examine the scene thoroughly without disturbing any potential evidence. Their investigation includes a detailed search for more ballistic material, looking for fingerprints, and gathering any other small clues that could identify the attackers. At the same time, other officers are searching the local area for CCTV cameras from nearby businesses and homes. Getting and reviewing this video footage is a key part of the investigation, as it could show the attackers and how they arrived and left.
A spokesperson for the Nicosia CID confirmed the investigation is active but would not comment on a possible motive. Because the reason is unknown, police are considering many possibilities. These include a deliberate threat against the company or even a case of mistaken identity. The authorities have not revealed what kind of business operates in the building, as they are focusing on the crime itself. This silence shows that the investigation is still at an early and sensitive stage.
The boldness of the shooting has caused worry about security in the commercial area. Although no one was hurt, the psychological effect and the obvious lack of concern for public safety have disturbed the local community. Cypriot police have said this investigation is a top priority and that they are using all available resources. The future direction of the investigation now depends on the results from the forensic evidence and the information from CCTV footage. Until there is a breakthrough, the reason for the shooting and the identity of the attackers remain the main mystery for Nicosia's police.