Man critical after he was shot in Larnaca (updated)

A man was in critical condition on Wednesday evening after he was shot outside his house in Larnaca.

Reports said the 37-year-old man was apparently ambushed in the parking lot of an apartment building near the town’s port at around 9pm.

He had just parked his car and was getting out when he was shot several times. Reports said he suffered three gunshot wounds.

He was rushed to hospital, as police arrived at the scene and started their investigation.

The man was known to police in connection with underworld business.

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