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 community-level solutions does the guest propose to address the issue of gun violence?
## Naples on Alert After Spike in Gun Violence: An Interview with [NAME OF GUEST], Local Activist
**(Host):** Welcome to the show. We’re talking today about the alarming rise in gun violence in Naples, Italy. Joining us is [NAME OF GUEST], a local activist who has been working to address this issue for some time. [NAME OF GUEST], thanks for being here.
**(Guest):** Thank you for having me.
**(Host):** There have been several tragic incidents in recent weeks, including the death of an 18-year-old who was fatally shot while playing with a gun. This follows a series of other shootings, some fatal, and some involving even younger teenagers. What’s your reaction to these events?
**(Guest):** I’m heartbroken. It’s terrifying to see young lives lost to violence like this. The recent incidents paint a very stark picture of the growing problem of gun violence in our city.
**(Host):** What do you think is behind this increase in gun violence?
**(Guest):** It’s a complex issue with no easy answers. There are likely several factors at play, including poverty, lack of opportunity, and the easy accessibility of guns. We also need to address the normalization of violence, which is often portrayed in media and online platforms like TikTok. It’s sickening to see the glorification of violence, even simulated, influencing our youth.
**(Host):** You mentioned TikTok. We’ve seen reports of violence being promoted on social media. How do we combat this?
**(Guest):** We need a multi-pronged approach. Platforms like TikTok need to take more responsibility for the content they allow. They need stricter policies against glorifying violence and promoting illegal activities. We also need to educate our youth about the dangers of online content and empower them to recognize and report harmful material.
**(Host):** What can be done at a community level to address this issue?
**(Guest):** We need to create safer environments for our youth. This means investing in after-school programs, providing opportunities for recreation and mentorship, and creating spaces where young people feel heard and supported. We also need to strengthen community policing strategies that build trust between law enforcement and the community.
**(Host):** what message would you like to send to the people of Naples?
**(Guest):** This is a crisis that demands our collective attention. We need to come together as a community to support our youth, address the root causes of violence, and build a safer future for Naples.
**(Host):** Powerful words. Thank you so much for sharing your insights, [NAME OF GUEST].