Limassol Businessman Shot, Dies On Way To Hospital

The man, identified as Stavros Demosthenous, 49, a businessman and chairman of second division Karmiotissa FC, was shot just before 10am. 

He was reportedly shot near his home in Ayios Athanasios while in his car.

Police sources said a van cut him off and a person on a motorcycle shot at him. Later on, a similar van was found burning in Yermasoyia area.

His son immediately drove towards the hospital but crashed on the motorway. He then waved a car to stop and asked the driver to take them to hospital.

Demosthenous was taken to Limassol general hospital, where doctors confirmed his death.

Initially, sources had said Demosthenous’ car was being followed by a motorcycle, while the killer was in the car in front, which swerved and cut off Demosthenous’ car. The perpetrator then shot the victim in his car.

The immobilisation of the car on the motorway and police investigations have caused heavy traffic congestion and the police are urging motorists to avoid using the hard shoulder, which should be kept clear for emergency vehicles. 

Demosthenous was well-known in football circles, as in addition to being chairman of Karmiotissa FC he had previously served as chairman of top tier Aris Limassol FC.

A few months ago, he was named surrounding discussion on the presidency of the Cyprus Football Association after the resignation of Giorgos Koumas, however he did not run for the post.

After Koumas resigned, Demosthenous was quoted as saying that the CFA needed a fundamental change and new faces.

Karmiotissa was scheduled to play Asil Lysi on Friday, however the game has been postponed.

Demosthenous also owned Democars, based in Limassol, selling used luxury cars.

According to the Democars website, the cars included Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Cadillac, Jeep, Lamborghini, Lotus, Maserati, McLaren, Porche and Rolls Royce.

Source: Cyprus Mail