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Compressed air pistol shots injure couple after April 25th parade in Rome

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Dois participants in a procession by Festa of Libertação on April 25th were hit by compressed air pistol shots on Saturday afternoon in Roma. The incident occurred in via delle Sette Chiese, close to Parco Schuster. A man and a woman, husband and wife, suffered minor injuries.

Eles were walking looking for a bar in the area where Anpi’s event had ended. An individual on a light-colored scooter approached. Usava full face helmet and military style jacket. The attacker fired several shots with the air gun.

The injured were wearing the red scarf of the ex-partigiani association. The man was hit near the neck and cheek. The woman was shot in the shoulder. Ambos bled, but their lives were not at risk. Equipes from 118 provided first aid at the scene.

Investigadores seek security camera footage

Police and Digos quickly arrived at the area. Agentes heard the couple’s statements. Técnicos is now collecting recordings from nearby cameras to identify the person responsible. Procuradoria of Roma follows the case. Há possibility of the inquiry going to the anti-terrorism section.

The injuries are classified as minor. The couple underwent medical treatment and is recovering. Fontes from Anpi confirmed that the two are affiliated with the entity. Nenhum of the two required prolonged hospitalization.

The episode took place a few hours after the main parade on April 25th. The procession brought together representatives of unions and social movements. Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, the secretary of Cgil Maurizio Landini and other authorities participated in the demonstration.

Prefeitura condemns the attack on democratic values

Roberto Gualtieri issued a statement about the case. Ele described the incident as very serious. The fact reached a symbolic date for the country. The mayor asked for quick clarification and punishment for those responsible for the gesture.

  • Casal wore Anpi’s red scarf at the time of the shooting
  • Disparos left on a light scooter with a hooded driver
  • Vítimas were hit in the neck, cheek and shoulder
  • Polícia collects images from telecameras in Parco Schuster’s area
  • Procuradoria evaluates classification as aggravated injury

Anpi expressed concern about the attack. The entity reinforced that April 25th represents values ​​of democracy and anti-fascism. Autoridades reinforce surveillance at public events in the Italian capital this weekend.

Digos keeps searches active. Até at the moment, there are no arrests. Investigadores analyze possible motivations. The case remains under priority investigation.

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