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Perugia University Area Killing: 23-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed After Bar Dispute

Prosecutors say the case now hinges on surveillance images and witness interviews.

Overview

  • The victim was identified as Hekuran Cumani, 23, from Fabriano, who died from a single stab wound to the neck/chest in the Mathematics faculty parking area around 4 a.m. Saturday.
  • The confrontation began inside the 110 Caffè/100Dieci venue and continued outside, with preliminary accounts describing a trivial provocation that escalated into violence.
  • Il Fatto Quotidiano reports investigators have identified a suspect of Tunisian origin and have placed several youths under investigation for rissa, lesioni and minacce.
  • Police are reviewing surveillance footage, taking multiple witness statements and searching for the missing knife, which was likely brought outside the venue that screens entrants with metal detectors.
  • The University of Perugia closed the following day, and regional and city officials voiced shock and urged stronger safety measures in nightlife areas.