NAPLES.- The city of Naples in Italia is on alert after the death of another young man due to a gunshot.
Last Saturday, an 18-year-old young man lost his life after being hit by a bullet from a gun he was playing with in the streets of the Naples Historic Center.
A day later, the victim’s cousin was arrested after confessing that he accidentally fired the gun they were playing with.
This case joins other similar ones in the same Italian city in recent weeks.
There are three deaths from firearms in Naples
From last October 27 to Saturday, November 9, there were five gun attacks in which young people, some teenagers, were involved.
The cases range from accidental incidents to intentional attacks.
On October 27, a 20-year-old young man was shot in the back of the head while driving his vehicle; the victim survived.
A case that ended in tragedy occurred last November 2 in the San Sebastiano del Vesuvius neighborhood in Naples when a 17-year-old teenager murdered another, two years older than him.
The attacker was released from jail last May and shot the 19-year-old after a fight between two groups, allegedly because he dirty his shoes from an accidental stomp.
A week earlier, two teenagers, ages 14 and 17, shot and killed another 15-year-old boy in the city center.
Apology for crime comes to TikTok
These cases have raised alarms about violence in the streets, marginalization and the activity of criminal groups such as the Camorrawhich contribute to the ease with which adolescents are obtaining firearms.
Francesco Borrelli, deputy of Green-Left Alliance coalition which has been protected by escort since 2022, reported that more and more young people identify with crime, and even make altars or other tributes to criminals who have died.
The legislator recalled the case of Luigi Caiafaa 17-year-old minor from the historic center of Naples who died at the hands of the police while committing an attempted robbery in 2020.
After his death, a mural and an altar appeared in his honor.
“Beyond the mural, there was a small altar of devotion, as if it were the Virgin Mary, with the boy’s photo and his things, like a clock,” says Borrelli.
Although the police covered the mural with the young man’s face, there is a graffiti in his memory: “Luigi Cafaia lives”said the Italian.
The deputy regretted that these expressions of admiration for members of crime even reach social networks such as TikTok.
Los altars of the Camorra “Almost all of them were dejected years ago, but the apology moved to social networks, especially TikTok,” Borrelli explained.
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What are the specific socio-economic disadvantages contributing to the rise in gun violence in Naples, as mentioned by Dr. Rossi?
## Interview with Dr. Maria Rossi, Criminologist, on Rising Gun Violence in Naples
**Host:** Welcome back to the show, Dr. Rossi. Tragically, Naples has seen a worrying spike in gun violence recently, especially involving young people. Can you shed some light on this alarming trend?
**Dr. Rossi:** Absolutely. As the recent incidents demonstrate, the city is grappling with a complex issue involving not just intentional acts of violence but also accidental shootings resulting from the easy access to firearms, particularly among youth.
**Host:** We’ve seen reports of deaths and injuries, some involving teenagers as young as 14.
**Dr. Rossi:** [Referring to source information] You’re right. These incidents range from a young man losing his life while playing with a gun in the Naples Historic Center on November 4th [[Source]
to a 20-year-old targeted while driving his car on October 27th. Not to mention the tragic murder of a 19-year-old in San Sebastiano del Vesuvius, stemming from a trivial dispute [[Source]].
**Host:** What are some potential factors contributing to this rise in gun violence?
**Dr. Rossi:** It’s likely a combination of issues. Socio-economic disadvantages, lack of opportunities for youth, and the presence of organized crime in certain neighborhoods all play a role. The glorification of violence on social media, even platforms like TikTok, also contributes to a culture where extreme actions seem normalized.
**Host**: What measures can be put in place to address this crisis?
**Dr. Rossi:** Strengthening community programs that offer alternatives to violence, coupled with stricter gun control measures, is crucial. Law enforcement needs to proactively address the underlying causes of crime while also implementing effective prevention strategies. It’s a multifaceted problem that requires a collaborative approach.
**Host:** Dr. Rossi, thank you for your insights on this pressing issue.
**Dr. Rossi:** Thank you for having me.
