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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What specific actions does Dr. Rossi suggest policymakers and communities take to address the issue of glorification of violence on social media platforms?
I’d like to bring on our guest, Dr. Maria Rossi, a sociologist specializing in urban youth violence, to discuss the recent string of gun violence incidents plaguing Naples. Dr. Rossi, thank you for joining us today.
**Interviewer:** Dr. Rossi, the city of Naples has seen a shocking spate of gun violence involving young people in recent weeks, with multiple deaths. What are your initial thoughts on this worrying trend?
**Dr. Rossi:** It’s incredibly disturbing, to say the least. The incidents described, ranging from accidental shootings to seemingly motiveless murders, paint a bleak picture. We need to understand the underlying factors driving this violence among Naples’ youth.
**Interviewer:** Could you elaborate on some of those factors?
**Dr. Rossi:** It’s likely a complex combination. We have to consider socio-economic factors: poverty, lack of opportunity, and limited access to social services can contribute to feelings of hopelessness and desperation.
**Interviewer:** There have also been reports of violence glorified on platforms like TikTok. What role do you think social media might be playing?
**Dr. Rossi:** Social media can both reflect and amplify existing problems. Seeing violence normalized or even glorified online can desensitize individuals, making it seem more acceptable. It’s crucial to investigate the role social media might be playing in this specific context.
**Interviewer:** What solutions would you suggest to address this crisis?
**Dr. Rossi:** A multi-pronged approach is essential. We need to: invest in community-based programs that offer youth alternatives to violence; address the root causes like poverty and inequality; and work with social media platforms to combat the glorification of violence.
**Interviewer:** Dr. Rossi, thank you for your insightful analysis. This is clearly a complex issue that requires immediate attention from policymakers, communities, and society as a whole.