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Man Charged After Fatal Shooting at Children’s Birthday Party

Authorities have opened a probe into noise complaints, seizing weapons from his caravan ahead of a court hearing.

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Overview

  • Sandro Spingardi, 70, is held on aggravated voluntary homicide and attempted homicide charges after killing his 44-year-old cognate, Griselda Cassia Nunez, and wounding her 28-year-old daughter during a July 11 birthday celebration in Marotta di Mondolfo.
  • Following the shooting, Spingardi barricaded himself for about two hours in a nearby shed before Carabinieri negotiators used a taser to subdue and arrest him without further injuries.
  • Forensic teams have catalogued an arsenal from his adjacent caravan, including four hunting rifles, a carbine and the 7.65 mm pistol used in the attack, and are analyzing ballistics evidence.
  • Investigators are examining whether longstanding neighborhood tensions and noise complaints triggered the attack after finding no prior police reports between the families.
  • A bystander’s prompt action saved five five-year-olds by guiding them to safety in a nearby house, underscoring concerns over child protection during rural firearm incidents.