Avezzano — Antonio Libertini, a 63-year-old tobacconist well-known in the city, died last night after feeling unwell upon returning to his home on Via Napoli and discovering signs of a break-in. According to initial reports, the man had returned to Avezzano around 9:30 PM after a visit out of town. His wife, noticing what was happening, alerted 118 and the police.
Police, Carabinieri, and paramedics responded to the scene. Libertini was rushed to the Avezzano hospital, but there was nothing they could do for him. Initially, it was thought the attack was a tobacco shop located near the home, but subsequent investigations revealed that the thieves had forced entry to the apartment, not the business itself.
The news has sparked grief among residents and customers. Investigations are ongoing to reconstruct the events of the break-in and identify those responsible.
I'm sorry to hear about the tobacconist's death. I don't fully understand the circumstances. It seems they forced the apartment door open, and he returned home unconscious or taken ill. His wife called 118, but it seems the emergency services and their resources didn't arrive in time or failed.