Overview

• The attacker entered the La Mongolfiera/Ipercoop center in the morning, robbed a jewelry store while masked, and carried a rifle described as a Kalashnikov set to burst fire.
• In the parking area he struggled to access a vehicle, attempted to take a woman's car, and then fired, wounding a retired carabiniere and a plainclothes officer, with one reported in serious condition.
• Bystanders helped the injured carabiniere overpower, disarm, and restrain the suspect until police arrived, and all three were taken to hospital.
• Mall management said safety was restored through coordinated work with law enforcement and pledged full cooperation with investigators.
• Authorities are probing the motive and the weapon’s origin, with reports noting the assailant acted undisturbed for an extended period, described as more than an hour.