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Judge Confirms Custody of Monreale Shooting Suspect as Manhunt for Accomplices Continues

Salvatore Calvaruso remains in custody after a deadly dispute escalated into a multi-shooter attack, killing three; investigations focus on accomplices and missing firearms.

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Overview

  • A Palermo judge validated the detention of 19-year-old Salvatore Calvaruso, citing illegal firearm possession and inconsistent statements.
  • Calvaruso confessed to firing three shots during the altercation but claimed self-defense, stating he was attacked during the incident.
  • Authorities confirmed the involvement of at least two shooters who fired over 20 rounds, with one accomplice allegedly urging fire on the crowd.
  • Investigators are still searching for the firearms used in the attack and pursuing additional suspects believed to have participated.
  • Funerals for the three victims, Salvatore Turdo, Massimo Pirozzo, and Andrea Miceli, will be held on May 2 at Monreale Cathedral, funded by the local municipality.