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A Saturday Night of Terror
Last Saturday night, Monreale, a town a few kilometers from Palermo, was the scene of a violent shooting that led to the death of three young people. The episode, which occurred in via Benedetto D'Acquisto, deeply shook the local community, already marked by violent events in the past.
The Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Palermo arrested a 19-year-old, Salvatore Calvaruso, accused of massacre, illegal possession and illegal possession of a firearm. The shooting broke out during a fight between groups of young people, apparently sparked by trivial reasons.
The victims and the context of the brawl
The victims, Andrea Miceli, Massimo Pirozzo and Salvo Turdo, all residents of Monreale, were fatally shot. According to initial reports, the fight began over an argument over reckless driving of a scooter. Witnesses described scenes of panic, with patrons fleeing for safety as gunshots rang out in the night. Two people were injured, a 33-year-old and a 16-year-old, who were not involved in the fight but were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Ongoing investigations and community reactions
The investigation is already underway, with the Carabinieri analyzing the images from the surveillance cameras and interviewing witnesses. The area of the shooting has been cordoned off to allow for the necessary investigations. The Archbishop of Monreale, Gualtiero Isacchi, expressed his sorrow for what happened, underlining the importance of a deep reflection on what happened. The Mayor of Monreale, Alberto Arcidiacono, announced the cancellation of the celebrations for the Santissimo Crocifisso, decreeing a day of mourning for the city in honor of the victims. “In a moment of such profound pain for our community, any celebration seems inappropriate and disrespectful,” the Mayor declared.