Man Fatally Shot on Street in Foggia
Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Foggia, Italy, on Tuesday evening.
- The victim, identified as personal trainer Annibale Carta, was reportedly shot four times while walking his dog.
- Police are investigating the incident, and neighbors described the victim as a quiet family man.
Tragedy struck the city of Foggia tonight as a 42-year-old man was gunned down in the street. Annibale Carta, known to locals as Dino, a personal trainer with no prior record, was killed by multiple gunshots in Via Caracciolo, near the Zaccheria stadium. The incident has sent shockwaves through the semi-central neighborhood.
Reports indicate that Carta was walking his dog when he was ambushed and shot at least four times, likely with a small-caliber pistol. The immediate aftermath saw investigators arriving at the scene to conduct their forensic examination. The area remains under scrutiny as authorities work to piece together the events leading to this fatal shooting.
Residents of the area expressed their shock and grief, describing Carta as a "very good person, married with young children." They recounted hearing shots but not immediately realizing the severity of the situation, calling the event "truly terrible." The investigation is ongoing, with police seeking to identify the perpetrator and understand the motive behind this violent act.
A very good person, married with young children. A quiet person. We didn't notice anything. We only heard some shots but didn't immediately understand what had happened. Truly a terrible thing.
Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.