A night of rage, fire and lead shook the quiet of the Phlegraean area, transforming the streets of Giugliano into the scene of a ferocious revenge.
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A few hours after the violent beating of Gaia, a young woman from Bacoli, brutally attacked by her ex-partner on the city's panoramic viewpoint, unknown persons set fire to the attacker's car and, subsequently, fired several gunshots at his car dealership located in Giugliano.
The events followed one another at a rapid pace. During the night between Friday and Saturday, according to what emerged from the first investigative reconstructions, the young woman was savagely beaten by her ex, who even tried to push her off the lookout. An extreme and potentially lethal gesture, which immediately sparked the indignation and anger of the community.
A few hours later, what appears to have all the hallmarks of a “do-it-yourself justice”. During the night between Saturday and Sunday, unknown persons set fire to the man's car - parked in a residential area of Pozzuoli - and shortly after targeted his business: a car dealership, targeted by at least three gunshots.
No one was injured, but the message is clear: the community, or a part of it, has decided to respond with equal violence.
The case is being investigated by the Carabinieri of the Pozzuoli company and by the investigators of the Scientific Police, who have carried out surveys both at the site of the attack on Gaia and on the two subsequent episodes, which are currently believed to be connected. Efforts are underway to identify the perpetrators of the raid, while the victim's ex-partner is in custody for attempted murder and very serious injuries.
Solidarity grows around Gaia
The whole affair has deeply shaken public opinion, raising questions about the climate of growing tension and the dangerous drift of summary justice. Meanwhile, Gaia She is still hospitalized: her conditions are serious but stable, while a network of solidarity is growing around her.
Article published on 8 April 2025 - 07:49
It is a complex theme that of violence and justice, you can not always respond with violence. It is right that the community makes itself heard but without going beyond certain limits, I hope that Gaia recovers soon.