An autopsy on Demetris Andronikou, also known as Demetroui, revealed on Wednesday that he died of peritonitis and sepsis, which complicated his hospitalization after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. Andronikou, aged 34, had been in the ICU at Nicosia General Hospital for over a month following an attempt on his life on April 23.
While riding his motorbike in the capital’s Anthoupoli area, another bike approached him, and the backseat passenger fired multiple bullets at him. He sustained three gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.
Autopsy Findings
Wednesday’s autopsy was carried out by state pathologists Angeliki Papetta and Orthodoxos Orthodoxou. The examination concluded that Andronikou died of peritonitis and sepsis, in addition to complications linked to his multiple gunshot wounds.
Legal Repercussions
Eight individuals who are set to face trial on charges related to the attempted murder are now expected to be re-arrested following Andronikou’s death. They will be charged with premeditated murder.
Andronikou was well known to police for his activities linked to the underworld, adding another layer of complexity to this tragic incident.
