Two 17-year-olds have been arrested and placed in a juvenile detention center following an attempted murder in Bagnara Calabra. The incident occurred on July 3, after a series of verbal and physical altercations between the suspects and another 17-year-old victim, reportedly triggered by a perceived slight.
According to Carabinieri investigators, the confrontation escalated when the suspects tracked the victim to a vending machine. One suspect allegedly attacked the victim with a knife, while the other fired a gunshot that struck the victim in the head near the ear. The victim underwent surgery after being transported to a hospital. Investigations involving surveillance footage and witness testimony led to the identification of the suspects.