Naples, Wild West on Via Vigliena: Parents call for backup, rival father shoots three people in the legs.

Naples  – An argument over old grudges escalates, a request for "reinforcements" from their respective parents, and finally, the lead. There's an absurd dynamic, almost cinematic in its brutality, behind the triple wounding that occurred late yesterday evening in San Giovanni a Teduccio, on the eastern outskirts of NaplesWhat initially seemed like a generic warning turned out to be the culmination of a violent family feud played out on the streets.

From discussion to weapons: the dynamics

It all began on Via Vigliena, a short walk from the port and the victims' home. Brothers Vincenzo and Ugo Ambrosio, 34 and 33 years old respectively, ran into an acquaintance with whom they apparently had a serious prior disagreement. Within minutes, the tension escalated.

At that point, the situation got out of hand: the Ambrosio brothers called their father, 59-year-old Salvatore, asking him to join them. Their rival did exactly the same. What was supposed to be a family clarification turned into a blood trap: according to initial reports, it was the rival's father, upon arriving on the scene, who coldly pulled out a gun and opened fire on the three Ambrosios, hitting them all in the legs before fleeing.

Rescue operations and "lockdown" in hospitals

The injured themselves, bleeding but alert, raised the alarm and called for help. To avoid possible retaliation or dangerous interactions, 118 ambulances sent the family to three different hospitals in the city: Vincenzo was taken to the "Vecchio Pellegrini" hospital, Ugo to the "Cardarelli" hospital, while his father Salvatore was admitted to the Ospedale del Mare. None of them are in life-threatening danger.

The investigation: hunt for the gunman

The detectives are working on the case at a fast pace. Flying Squad Naples Police Headquarters. The officers have already interviewed the three injured people in their hospital beds to gather crucial information.

The background to the story remains the profiles of the protagonists: the three Ambrosios all have criminal records related to the drug world. Investigators are now closing in on the attacker and his son, both of whom are actively sought. Ballistic tests and the victims' testimonies could lead to a breakthrough in the coming hours.

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