Chiara Nava There were moments of great concern on Saturday, October 10, in Scanzorosciate, in the province of Bergamo, where a 58-year-old man barricaded himself in his home on Via Monte Grappa, armed with a legally held pistol. The emergency began in the afternoon, when the intervention of 118 emergency responders revealed a particularly delicate situation.
Convincing the man to lay down his weapon required extensive mediation by the Carabinieri , with the support of a specialized negotiator. The incident concluded late in the evening, with no injuries, and the 58-year-old man transferred to the hospital for treatment.
Suicide threat: the alarm raised by his ex-wife and the arrival of help
The alarm was raised around 16 p.m., after the man's ex-wife, concerned because she hadn't heard from him for several days, decided to contact him by phone. During the conversation, the craftsman's confusion prompted her to call for help.
When paramedics arrived at the home, the 58-year-old grabbed a gun and pointed it at his head , ordering them to leave.
The man then locked himself in the house, triggering an emergency situation that required the intervention of the police.
Carabinieri from the Seriate station arrived on the scene, later joined by specialized personnel. To ensure safety during the operation, the area around the home was cordoned off, and several roads near the church and oratory were closed. News of the incident quickly spread throughout the village, drawing the attention of residents.
He barricades himself in his home and threatens suicide: the long negotiations and the surrender in the late evening
To manage the crisis, a Carabinieri negotiator from Bergamo, protected by a First Response Unit (API) arrived from Brescia, also intervened. The officers attempted to maintain a dialogue with the man and convince him to abandon his attempt , thus avoiding a forced entry into the home.
The negotiations continued for several hours, until the turning point came around 11:30 pm. After more than seven hours of tension, the 58-year-old finally put down his gun and agreed to be taken to the hospital.
Once the emergency was over, the Carabinieri secured the weapon and the home, while medical personnel checked the man's condition before transferring him to the Alzano Lombardo hospital.
According to reports, the craftsman had been experiencing serious personal difficulties for several months . The incident ended without any physical consequences for anyone involved, thanks to the lengthy mediation efforts conducted by the Carabinieri.