Naples – The silence of the Sanità district was shattered once again by the sound of gunfire. It was 2:50 a.m. when the alarm went off in the oldest and most vibrant part of the neighborhood, on Via Fontanelle, just a few dozen meters from Piazzetta Totò, a symbol of cultural redemption yet still held hostage by criminal activity.
A full-blown "stesa," a leaden message that risks announcing the resumption of hostilities between the clans competing for the alleys of the historic center.
The dynamics of the raid
According to initial reconstructions by the General Prevention Office and Flying Squad investigators, the attack was lightning-fast. Two men, their faces covered and riding a large-engine scooter, rode down Via Fontanelle, firing upward.
A show of force, not a deadly ambush, but enough to terrify the residents. On the pavement, forensic officers found and seized seven 7,65 caliber shell casings. Fortunately, the bullets didn't hit any windows, parked cars, or passersby, but the fear in the neighborhood was palpable again.
Investigators are now examining footage from surveillance cameras in the area, which may have captured the commando's escape route.
The Criminal Map: The Siege of the Vastarella
The trail most firmly pursued by the police headquarters leads directly to the never-ending feud for control of the territory. Via Fontanelle is historically the stronghold of the Vastarella clan.
The investigative hypothesis is that the raid was a warning from longtime rivals: the cartel composed of the Sequino, Savarese, and Pirozzi families. A united front, as confirmed by recent wiretaps in which members peremptorily stated: "We are one."
The goal would be to reiterate military pressure on the Vastarella family, perhaps taking advantage of new balances of power or high-profile releases from prison that have reshuffled the cards on the table of the local mafia.
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The situation in the Sanità district is very worrying; there are too many recurring acts of violence. It's unclear why the authorities aren't taking more decisive action to stop this spiral of violence, which is creating fear among residents.