Police are searching Larnaca hospitals and clinics for gunshot victims after a clash outside a hotel near the Larnaca police headquarters ended in gunfire at 3:30pm.
The gunshots followed a clash that left several people injured, sparking panic among passers-by who immediately alerted police.
The incident unfolded in front of a fast-food restaurant and shops, as seen in philenews photographs from the scene.
Witnesses told philenews they saw a group of 15 people fighting before gunshots erupted outside the Larnaca hotel.
Residents said the brawl preceded the shooting. They described panic spreading through the area.
Officers found blood stains at the scene and immediately expanded their investigation to medical facilities to determine whether the wounded sought treatment, according to police sources speaking to philenews.
Police have closed off multiple roads in the area, causing traffic chaos across central Larnaca.
Strong police forces are conducting investigations to determine who was involved in the incident.
Police sources said the case may involve a person now wanted for questioning who has a serious criminal history.
Police investigators are working to identify and recognise those involved in the brawl, according to the latest police update.
Arrest warrants will be issued once the identification process is complete.
