OR Rhodes woke up on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in a climate of worry and fear. A major police operation has been underway since the early hours of the morning Sub-Directorate of Prosecution and Investigation of Crimes for the investigation of a serious shooting incident at the home of an acquaintance businessman of the island, restaurant owner and cafand bar.
According to the her report «Democratic», unknown assailants opened fire on the house, firing fourteen shots from a pistol at the balcony doors of the living room and kitchen, without causing injury. But the creepiest element was the black wreath they left at the main entrance of the maisonette — a clear message of intimidation, one «symbball» which refers to a warning.
The event and the immediate mobilization
The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, in an area of the city with limited traffic. The perpetrators, according to the indications so far, quietly approached the scene, opened fire on facade and quickly moved away before there is a possibility of reaction or testimonies that could them identify.
Strong police forces immediately rushed to the scene — officers of the Criminal Investigation and Prosecution Sub-Directorate, marking and security team. The area was discretely cordoned off, while special teams proceeded to collect evidence, photograph the impact points and search for shell casings or transport traces.
The first findings
As stated by «Democraticatic», the fourteen shots probably came from a small caliber pistol. The calyxes were found scattered in the courtyard area and on the adjacent pedestrian street, while the bullets ended up in the balcony doors of the living room and the kitchen.
The black wreath, placed in such a way that it is immediately visible at the entrance, is considered the most important evidence of the semiotics of the attack. Police officers believe that this is a message of a warning nature, which was intended to terrify and not to injure.
The business picture of surveys
From the dawn of Thursday, EL.AS. has implemented a combined field operation and analytical procedures.
It takes place:
- Mapping possible routes of approach and escape,
- Collection and recording of shells and fragments,
- Photography and videotape scene capture,
- Checking surrounding homes and businesses for possible security footage.
The police are investigating the possibility that the perpetrators were watching the house in the previous days. Private shop cams come into focus and video recorders vehicles parked near the crime scene.
The goal and possible motivations
According to the data that published by «Democraticatic», the target is a well-known businessman of the night, with activity in catering and entertainment areas of the island. Authorities are investigating possible professional conflicts, financial disputes or personal disputes that could be connected to the hit. In similar cases, when there is no intent to injure, but symbols such as a black wreath are used, the Authorities interpret the action as a show of force — a warning message to the victim or his circle.