A shocking incident in Cardiff has left a community reeling. 74-year-old Kasara Almasian was shot twice in the head at a bus stop on bustling Newport Road. The suspect is still unidentified. Kasara, a former car industry worker who enjoys his daily trips to the city centre, was struck by metal pellets from an air rifle during his usual walk to catch the bus.
After the first hit, a startled Kasara barely had time to react before a second pellet slammed into his head, narrowly missing his eye and ear. “I touched the back of my head and it was bleeding,” he recounted. Despite the shock, he managed to board a nearby bus. Concerned passengers witnessed this bizarre scene as he got off at the next stop and headed back to his car.
Upon reaching his GP in Roath, Kasara was promptly sent to A&E at the University Hospital of Wales, where doctors swiftly removed the pellets from his skull during a one-hour procedure. South Wales Police, who interviewed Kasara at the hospital, are yet to pinpoint a suspect, despite their extensive enquiries.
This has deeply affected Kasara, leaving him with anxiety and depression. He’s been receiving treatment, but the mental scars linger. “I just want to know why they did it,” he remarked, still seeking answers to this senseless act.
The incident is a rare case amid declining air weapon-related injuries across England and Wales. Before this harrowing experience, Kasara relished his tranquil retiree life, strolling familiar streets and engaging in leisurely window shopping. Now, he can’t bring himself to revisit the street where it all happened.
Kasara moved to Wales over four decades ago, escaping turmoil in Iran, and this incident marks his first encounter with violence on his doorstep. As investigations continue, the community and authorities hope for a breakthrough to bring him some peace of mind. Let’s keep Kasara in our thoughts and hope for swift justice. #Cardiff #CrimeNews #CommunitySupport