Overview

• Shortly after 7:30 AM on August 4, the 35-year-old deputy head of the Brindisi mobile squad died by suicide in her office using her service pistol.
• Emergency medical teams and first responders were called to the Brindisi Questura but were unable to revive her.
• Acting Public Prosecutor Antonio Negro arrived at the scene and initiated a preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the death.
• Internal psychological support services have been activated to assist colleagues shaken by the incident.
• The rare suicide of a serving Polizia di Stato officer has raised scrutiny of mental health provisions and service weapon access rules.