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Retired Guard Arrested for Fatally Shooting Son After Roadside Dispute in Lamezia Terme

Francesco Di Cello remains in custody as investigators probe the motive behind the killing of his 30-year-old son, Bruno, in southern Italy.

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Overview

  • Bruno Di Cello, a 30-year-old fashion influencer, was fatally shot by his father, Francesco, following an argument in the Marinella neighborhood of Lamezia Terme.
  • The incident occurred on May 2, 2025, along a villa-lined road as Bruno was driving his car when he was confronted by his father.
  • Francesco Di Cello, a retired security guard, surrendered to police shortly after the shooting and is now in custody on charges of voluntary homicide.
  • Emergency responders pronounced Bruno dead at the scene, and local law enforcement has launched a formal investigation into the circumstances and potential motive.
  • Authorities are exploring the possibility of underlying family tensions and desperation as factors in the tragic escalation.