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 prison 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 who 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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Are there any sociological factors contributing to the increase in youth violence in Naples?
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. We’re discussing a troubling trend in Naples, Italy, where a string of firearms incidents involving young people have shaken the city. Joining us now is Dr. Marco Rossi, a criminologist specializing in urban violence. Dr. Rossi, thanks for being with us.
**Dr. Rossi:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Host:** Can you help us understand the scope of this problem? We’ve seen reports of multiple shootings involving teenagers in just the past few weeks.
**Dr. Rossi:** You are absolutely right. Since late October, Naples has witnessed a worrying increase in gun violence involving young people. Tragically, several of these incidents have resulted in fatalities, including the recent accidental shooting of an 18-year-old.
**Host:** What appears to be driving this rise in violence?
**Dr. Rossi:** That’s a complex question with no easy answers. We’re seeing a mix of factors at play, from easy access to firearms and social tensions to the glamorization of violence on social media platforms.
**Host:**
You mentioned social media. There have been reports about the glorification of violence on platforms like TikTok.
How much of a contributing factor is that?
**Dr. Rossi:**
It’s undeniably a part of the problem. When violence is normalized and even celebrated online, it can desensitize young people and potentially incite copycat behaviors.
**Host:**
What are some potential solutions to address this crisis?
**Dr. Rossi:** A multi-pronged approach is crucial. We need stricter gun control measures, targeted interventions for at-risk youth, community-based programs promoting conflict resolution, and a concerted effort to counter the spread of violence glorification online.
**Host:**
Dr. Rossi, thank you for shedding light on this important issue.
**Dr. Rossi:**
My pleasure. It’s crucial we address this problem head-on to ensure the safety of our young people.
