He faces charges of attempted premeditated murder and causing grievous bodily harm The attempt was committed last May
Before the Larnaca - Famagusta Permanent Criminal Court which will sit on July 21, is expected to answer the charges facing the father, aged 69, who allegedly shot his son in May while they were at their home in Pyrga, Larnaca district.
Today the 69-year-old man was brought before the Criminal Court where the representative of the Prosecutor's Office charged him with attempted premeditated murder and causing grievous bodily harm.
- The father who shot his son in Pyrgos[/URL][/B]
- The 2nd son stepped in to disarm the father. Attempted murder is being investigated for the incident in Pyrga (video)
The Criminal Court set Thursday, July 21, for the 69-year-old to answer the charges he faces, and until then ordered him to remain in custody.
It is recalled that the attempted murder was committed on Thursday 26 May in the village of Pyrga, Larnaca district, following a family confrontation that the 69-year-old allegedly had with his 45-year-old son, resulting in the latter being injured in the shoulder.
The 45-year-old was taken by ambulance to Nicosia General Hospital where he underwent surgery.
The suspect was taken to Larnaca General Hospital after suffering a head injury when his second son tried to disarm him.
- They had a dispute, they argued and he grabbed the shotgun. Father and son injured after Pyrga incident (pics)[/URL][/B]
- Father went to the police and said he shot his son in Larnaca district
The 69-year-old man fled the scene and went to the Kofinou Police Station where he surrendered after reporting the events as they unfolded.
The suspect was arrested and taken into custody while the Police proceeded on June 3 to register the case with the Larnaca District Court which referred him for a direct trial before the Larnaca - Famagusta Permanent Criminal Court.
Source: KYPE
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