Overview

• The killing occurred in Largo Sperlonga in the Grottarossa area along Via Cassia on Saturday morning.
• The victim, a 39-year-old man reported to be of Senegalese origin, was taken to Ospedale San Pietro and died shortly after arrival.
• Police detained a 44-year-old man reported to be from Cape Verde on Via Pirzio Biroli and noted his trousers were stained with blood.
• Investigators from the Squadra Mobile and the Ponte Milvio district are leading the case and are taking statements from at least three eyewitnesses coordinated by Roberto Giuseppe Pititto.
• The suspect is in police custody for questioning and formal charges and full identities have not been released as the investigation continues.