Naples – Investigators do not rule out a Camorra origin for the shooting that occurred yesterday evening during the Via Crucis procession in the Villa di San Giovanni a Teduccio district.
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The main hypothesis is that it could have been a possible "spread" aimed at reaffirming the control of the territory by the Rinaldi clan, with a message addressed to the historic rivals of the Mazzarella, in a feud that has lasted for decades.
The prefect of Naples, Michele of Bari, he expressed “firm condemnation” for the incident and immediately ordered the intensification of surveillance and territorial control services by the police forces throughout the affected area.
The firm condemnation of the prefect of Naples
The matter will also be discussed in the next Provincial Committee for Public Order and Security, to which the parish priest of the affected parish will also be invited.
The episode has raised strong concern in the local community, highlighting once again the persistent presence and the swagger of crime organized in the social fabric.
The shooting occurred in Capri square, in front of the Parish of St. Joseph and Our Lady of Lourdes, was defined by the Prefecture of Naples as a clear “intimidatory” act.
It was around 20:00 PM when the alarm went off. Several shots, at least nine according to the discovery of the 7,65 caliber shells, shattered the silence as the faithful gathered in church to celebrate Good Friday and outside were preparing for the Easter procession.
The loud noise immediately threw into the those present panic, with the parish priest promptly ordering the doors to be closed to protect the people inside. Some of the faithful who were in the square sought refuge inside the church, while others have take shelter behind parked cars.
Despite the violence of the act, fortunately no one was injured. However, two of the bullets hit a Fiat Panda parked nearby, damaging its front hood.
Two people on a scooter seen running away from the scene of the shooting
The owner of the vehicle, with no criminal record, declared that she had not received any threats or intimidations of any kind, expressing surprise and dismay at what had happened: the bullets that in their downward trajectory they accidentally hit the car.
According to some testimonies collected by investigators, he was seen immediately after the shots to move away at high speed a scooter with two people on board.
Article published on 19 April 2025 - 16:47
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It is really worrying that things like this happen in our city, especially during a religious event. You should never be afraid to go to church or participate in a procession. Crime must not win.