There are six suspects in the investigation into the murder of 15-year-old Emanuele Tufano. They are all kids between 14 and 16 years old and belong to the two groups of baby gangs in the Sanità district (to which the victim belonged) and the one in Piazza Mercato.
The Prosecutor's Office has scheduled the autopsy on the body of 15-year-old Emanuele Tufano for tomorrow and therefore all the suspects have received a notice of investigation that will allow them to appoint their own medical-legal consultants who will be able to attend the autopsy.
The Naples mobile squad, under the coordination of the Prosecutor's Office, also seized 5 pistols. These are replica weapons skillfully modified and capable of firing real bullets. All sent to the scientific section which will have to establish first if among those seized is the one from which the shot was fired that killed Emanuele Tufano.
Five modified pistols also seized
And then also establish whether they were used in the clash by making a ballistic comparison with the cartridges recovered at the scene of the shooting, namely vco Carminiello al Mercato and Corso Umberto in Naples.
The police work is meticulous because they are trying to establish the trajectories of the bullets by analyzing the images from the cameras. The six boys under investigation were also subjected to the Stube examination to establish whether they used weapons during the night between Wednesday and Thursday last when he was killed. Emanuel Tufano.
Analysis of the images from the cameras shows that over 20 young people riding over ten scooters took part in the collision. The investigations, although still ongoing, outline an alarming scenario: a settling of scores between rival gangs would be at the origin of the tragedy.
Disputed territories and control of the territory. The gangs involved in this feud have been active for some time in the working-class neighborhoods of Naples, where they compete for control of the territory and profit from illicit activities such as drug dealing and theft. Emanuele's murder is said to be the latest act in a long series of acts of violence, which have sown terror among the residents.
Easily available weapons
The investigations also highlighted how firearms are easily available among young people involved in these criminal activities. Replica weapons, not expensive, purchased online and then modified. An alarming phenomenon, which highlights the need to intensify controls and implement more effective policies to combat the proliferation of illegal weapons.
Article published on 28 October 2024 - 08:22
A truly worrying situation, we hope that concrete steps will be taken to ensure everyone's safety.