Two opposing groups of young people, many of them minors, faced each other armed on the street aboard six scooters between the Sanità and Mercato neighborhoods, giving rise to the violent clash in which Emanuele Tufano, 15, was killed by mistake by "friendly fire."
The crime occurred on the evening of October 24, 2024 in via Carminiello al Mercato. According to the investigations, at least five firearms were used, fired at human height and with homicidal intent.
«If we call them “paranza” it means that the Mazzarella or the other clans. But that's not the case", stressed the prosecutor of Naples Nicola Gratteri, during the press conference on the operation that today led to 16 arrests between adults and minors.
"If six motorcycles leave from a territory controlled by a clan with armed youths, it means that there is a mafia organization, structure and dynamics. We cannot give in to a folkloristic narrative: this is the Camorra," Gratteri reiterated, denying the romantic idea of "out of control" youth gangs.
During the press conference, Gratteri also commented on the role of investigative technologies. «This investigation was successful thanks to the professionalism of the police, the wiretaps, but above all the cameras.
My dream? One less festival and 700 more cameras", declared the prosecutor, also referring to the murder of Emanuele Durante, 20 years old, killed on March 15, 2025. Both crimes were reconstructed thanks to wiretaps and video surveillance, which the head of the prosecutor's office hopes to extend to the municipalities of the province of Naples.
Article published on May 8, 2025 - 13:30 pm
The article talks about a serious situation between young people and the use of weapons, but I don't understand why young people get involved in these things. There are better alternatives to look for. It's sad to see so much violence.
Unfortunately, these episodes have become more and more frequent and society must do more to prevent similar events. Parents should be more attentive to their children and their friendships.
The issue of the Camorra is complex and difficult to address, but I believe it is important to talk about it openly to raise awareness among the young population about the seriousness of the problem.