Vigevano: Salvadoran man dies after homophobic attack

A 24-year-old Salvadoran man has died in Vigevano, Italy, following a homophobic attack. The victim was found lifeless in his apartment on September 2, 2026.

The incident originated on the night of August 21, 2026, near the Ponte della Giacchetta. According to investigative documents, two men approached the victim, insulted him with offensive remarks regarding his sexual orientation, and deliberately pushed him into the Naviglio Sforzesco canal. Although the victim managed to climb out of the water and escape the canal that night, he later succumbed to the consequences of the assault.