Three women died and four others were injured in a violent shooting that unfolded during a meeting of condo co-owners in a neighborhood bar. A 57-year-old man was arrested as the prime suspect in what authorities are describing as a brutal, targeted attack that disrupted a routine gathering and left the community shaken in an instant.
The gathering took place inside a bar in the Roma district, specifically the Fidenas area, when chaos erupted after a loud outburst from an individual within the room. Eyewitnesses cited by the newspaper LStampa recall a moment of alarming shouting followed by a declaration of an intent to kill those present. Medical officials confirmed that several of the injured sustained life-threatening injuries, with two in serious condition as the investigation unfolded and the scene was secured by responders.
Shortly after the incident, authorities detained a 57-year-old man identified as Claudio Campiti, who reportedly had no prior criminal record. Investigators indicate he had previously issued threats on social media against condominium residents and those symbolizing extremist groups. According to sources from LStampa, Campiti carried a .45-caliber Glock handgun that he had rented from a shooting range and then used in the crime, a detail that has shaped the early narrative of the case while investigators pursue a complete timeline of events and motive.
City leaders were quick to respond. Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri confirmed the fatalities and condemned the incident as an act of extreme violence that has stunned the Italian capital. He emphasized ongoing cooperation with the Governor and has pledged to participate in the Order and Security Commission meeting the following day, reaffirming support for families affected by the tragedy and promising a thorough review of security protocols for condominium meetings and public gatherings in the city. The event has prompted authorities to examine safety measures for similar neighborhood meetings and to consider additional protections for residents during private condominium assemblies.