Napoli- The lone gunman who unleashed moments of terror in the heart of Case Nuove on Sunday evening may soon have a face and a name.
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The man during a procession religious dedicated to the Madonna of the Arch opened fire in the middle of the crowd. Two young people were injured: Mauro R. aged 31, hit in an artery and now hospitalized at the Mare hospital, and Francesco P. 23 years old hit by a bullet in the left eye, transported to Vecchio Pellegrini with a fractured orbit.
According to initial reconstructions by the police, the chaos broke out around 23pm. John Tappia Street, in the middle of the processionThe shooting was apparently caused by a quarrel between two women, which degenerated into a violent argument. Shortly after, a man allegedly burst in, firing several gunshots at chest height, and then disappearing into the crowd.
Both the injured, questioned by the investigators, declared that they did not know each other and that they were on site with their families for attend the religious procession. The investigations, coordinated by the Naples Public Prosecutor's Office, are trying to clarify whether the gesture was an impulsive act in defense of one of the litigants or a premeditated ambush taking advantage of the confusion.
Revenge after a fight between women or a premeditated ambush?
The story will be at the centre of the Committee for Order and Security summoned by the prefect Michele di Bari for Wednesday. The ecclesiastical authorities were also invited. The episode turns the spotlight back on theinsecurity in many areas of the city and the ease with which too many people walk around armed. In the meantime, work is underway to identify the person responsible.
A bloody event that could have turned into a tragedy. Perhaps only chance or — as the faithful murmur — “the hand of a Saint” saved it.
Article published on 15 April 2025 - 08:10
Questo articolo mette in evidenza un fatto di violenza che è inaccettabile, ma non è chiaro cosa abbia provocato la sparatoria. La sicurezza deve essere una priorità per tutti, specialmente durante eventi religiosi. È importante capire meglio la dinamica degli eventi.