Salvatore De Marco killed in an ambush in San Giovanni a Teduccio.

A fatal ambush occurred this morning in the Napoli neighborhood, where a 34-year-old man was shot dead on Via Sorrento, in the Villa di San Giovanni a Teduccio neighborhood. The victim, Salvatore De Marco, was reportedly hit by multiple bullets fired in the street by unknown assailants.

Rescue efforts were unsuccessful: death at the Ospedale del Mare.

Seriously injured, the 34-year-old was rescued and rushed to the Ospedale del Mare, where he died shortly thereafter from his injuries. According to what emerged in the first hours following the attack, De Marco had a history of dealing with law enforcement.

The attack took place less than 100 meters from the Vittorino da Feltre state comprehensive school. Tense moments were reported at the scene.

Hunt for those responsible

The State Police are currently investigating the murder. Officers from the Ponticelli police station and the Naples Police Headquarters' Flying Squad responded to the scene, reconstructing the circumstances of the attack and verifying any possible links to local criminal organizations.